Virtual Project Interns in Psychology
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writing reflection communication data analysis researchVirtual Internship Opportunity
Bring on more Psychology students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students are available for 180 hours of placement from May 10 to August 10.
If any in-person contact is requested, workplaces and students would be expected to follow the relevant local/provincial COVID-19 restrictions.
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. Students may produce a written report, practical recommendations, and in some cases a virtual presentation if appropriate.
Each student should complete 180 hours for your organization by August 10th.
Project Examples
Students can complete a useful project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.
Project examples that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Literature review and summaries, with recommendations for best practices
- Program evaluation design, with virtual implementation
- Human factors or cognitive ergonomics analyses and recommendations
- Survey review, design, implementation and data analyses
- Development of mental health resources
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope in an appropriate fit for the internship
Connect with the Instructor mid-way through the project for a progress report (orally). Complete a brief written evaluation form at the conclusion of the project.
Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the student's primary supervisor over the duration of the virtual placement. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact weekly or as needed.
Practicums are unpaid, for-credit experience for students, but honorariums are welcomes if your organization is able to provide a stipend for the student.