Internships Completed by Psychology Majors, 2000-2007

Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in psychology, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed psychology experiential learning activities since 2000.

Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of MN - Interact with groups of children for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Exposure to pediatric hospital environment. Create developmentally supportive activities in playrooms and bedside. Conduct informational interviews w/ hospital staff.

Merrill Corporation - Assist in researching competitive companies that Merrill Corp is interested in purchasing.

Higher Education Consortium of Urban Affairs - Meet with HECUA Campus Representative, assist in preparations for the HECUA visit, put posters up, set up talks, writing article for student newspaper.

Fay School - Develop curriculum, write lessons, select materials, develop grading system, and teach two ESL classes. Living in a dorm with group of girls as well, serving as their dorm parent - in charge of
discipline in the dorms and developing a living environment that is conducive to the children's
growth.

Northeast Metro Intermediate - Helping in alternative learning program, working with 5th grade students who are neurologically challenged.

The Bridge - Assist counseling staff in providing care and treatment of youth in a residential/group living
environment, and crisis intervention for youth and families.

Hazelden - Work in detox and methadone clinic participating in treatment planning and care of patients. Other duties include attending AA meetings, lectures etc.

Wire the Market - Market Research, generating new development proposals, strategic personnel consulting, sales strategy developments, comprehensive database management, migrating solutions.

Target Corporation - Assigned to department, hands on work with team, manage inventory, formulate inventory forecasts.

Cairo American College - Attend classes taught by Ms. Mazhar at CAC. Visit and volunteer at various agencies and organizations in Cairo. Interview people at these sites in order to establish connections for fall 2007 term in the Middle East. Research current social and religious issues in Egypt, as well as the
psychology of religion and religious history.

Casa Bernabe, Friends of Children Everywhere - Assist and lead devotions. Bathe, feed, dress, play with, and care for children in the Casa Bernabe Orphanage in Guatemala City, Guatemala; coordinate and conduct activities with the children.

Park Nicollet - Pediatric Neuropsychology - Dr. Amanda Fields - Observation and assessment of cases at the hospital, part of case discussions.

Dr. Phil - Guest research, obtaining photos, putting together Dr. McGraw's show books, logging tapes, web research, reading letters.

Projects Abroad, India - Shadow doctors, observe outpatient treatment, accompany doctors on ward rounds, observe surgeries, assist doctors and nurses.

REM River Bluffs/Mentor Network - Provide various services to clients including medication administration, supervision, coordination with treatment programs, in behavior monitoring.

Cities 97 - Assist with events in the TC's including concerts and sales related events.

Northfield High School - Shadowing and interacting with high school psychologist, social worker, and 3 guidance counselors. Sitting in on meetings, observing assessments.

Cedar House - Observe and assist Day Tx Coordinator in providing group therapy sessions. Assist with
recreational and socialization therapies. Attend staff meetings and sessions with family units.

Coon Rapids Development Group - Planning and technical asstiance; Great Places coordination and communication; fundraing; HR.

Alive Magazine - Design surveys to gauge interest in issues of Alive Magazine for young women; gather and run focus groups to take surveys and provide both statistical and narrative feedback about Alive. Compile data and narratives in a presentation to Alive staff; contribute a personal reflection to be published in the magazine.

Uta Halee and Cooper Village - Observe a variety of therapy sessions, including substance abuse, family, individual, and group; observe a juvenile court hearing at county courthouse; manage case files; become familiar with the educational system at the village.

Midwest Aviation - Work in various areas of the company: Finance, marketing, business analysis, etc. Aim is to get an understanding of business operations. Duties will vary.

Ruby Van Meter School, Des Moines Public Schools - Assist the teacher with using music to encourage student participation in activities; helping students get enjoyment from music; teaching basic music concepts; helping with special choirs.

Other organizations where St. Olaf Psychology Majors have completed internships:

Owatonna Hospital, Mental Health Unit
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
Waukesha County Dept. of Senior Services
KDWB 101.3 FM
Community Action Council
Steve Fischer, P.C.
Community Action Center
Educational Talent Search
TAPP-South Minneapolis High School
Woman Safe
Besiada Health Innovators, CCC
Schubbe Resch Chiropractic
Appleton Medical Center
Nebraska Workforce Development
St. Olaf CEL
St. Olaf Psychology Dept.
Acceleration Minnesota
Hennepin County Dept. of Community
Minnesota Department of Corrections
South Central Behavioral Services
EnduraTec Systems
106.7 The Fish – WZFS
Mayo Clinic
New York University
Northfield Public Schools
St. Olaf Manitou Messenger
Eden Prairie Schools
St. John’s Mercy Hospital, Dept. of Rehabilitation
Hoffman Corp.
Greenvale Park Elementary
Cannon Valley Psychological Association
Northfield Early Child Family Education
New Connections – Regions Hospital - Hastings Outpatient
Big Brother Big Sister
United Health Care
Anoka-Hennepin School District 11-I
Maltese Hospital, Bonn, Germany
Dakota Clinic, Ltd.
Heart-to-Heart Ministries
WCCO-TV
The Southwest Journal
St. Olaf Sports Information
District One Hospital/Allina Medical
Clinic/Faribault OB/GYN
Allen Memorial Hospital
Northfield Enterprise Center
Rape Victims Advocates
International School of St. Maarten, Dutch
American Red Cross
Womansafe Center
Burnsville Counseling & Healing Center
Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Community Action Council
Northfield Community Action Center
Project SIGHT
University of Montreal
Fairview University Medical Center
University of Wisconsin
YMCA Camp Menogyn
Immanuel United Methodist Church
The Children’s Home of Reading
Decorah Clinic, Mayo Health System
Personnel Decisions International
U-Day (University Day Community)
George Washington University
I.D. Insight
The Communicators
Children’s Home Society of MN
Burnsville High School
St. Olaf Academic Support Center
Advent Ministries
Robin’s Nest Children’s Home, Jamaica
Washburn Child Guidance Center
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Laura Baker Services Association
Center of the American Experiment: MinnesotaVotes.org
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Las Salinas Schools, Nicaragua
Clearwater Clinic
Minnesota Sport & Spine Rehabilitation
Republican Party of Minnesota
Foley High School
Riverview Economic Development Association
La Familia Guidance Center, Inc.
Central Washington University – CHCI
Minnesota Zoo
Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic
Rice County Attorney’s Office
MN State Senate
Thomsen & Nybeck P.A.
Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Isanti County Attorney’s Office
Hennepin County Chemical Health Social Services
Minnesota BCA Lab
Hopkins Police Department
MN Dept. of Corrections
North Central Ministry Development Center
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