The Brooklyn College Child Psychology Summer Institute
The Brooklyn College Child Psychology Summer Institute is a 10-week residential summer program in Rhinebeck, New York in which students work with emotionally disturbed children, many of whom also have learning disabilities. In a summer camp setting, students receive intensive training working with children with a wide range of problems. It's unusual for undergraduates to find professional training and supervision on such a high level. This program provides academic lectures, case studies, on-the-job demonstrations, and suggestions that allow college students to function effectively with these troubled children.
This experience is particularly valuable for those interested in clinical psychology, social work or special education. The work is very difficult, but students describe it as highly rewarding and helpful in determining true interest and ability for working in clinically related fields.
Students register for Psychology 29 during the summer session, for which they receive a partial scholarship. This is a 6 credit advanced course requiring completion of the summer camp experience, assigned readings, journal keeping and a paper on the readings. The prerequisite for this course is Psychology 2 or 1.1 plus one other psychology 3-credit psychology course. In addition to Psychology 29, students also can register for a special education course through the SUNY New Paltz extension. Students eligible for federal work-study can use the camp work experience and are paid accordingly.
In all, students can earn up to 9 college credits and earn $1000 or more {depending on prior experience) over the summer. The rewards are worth it! For more information, contact Professor Nancy Romer in the Psychology Department or at 718-951-5015 or e-mail at nromer@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
