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Independent Study
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For Undergraduates
The Psychology Internship Program
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Honors in Psychology
Undergraduate Psychology Majors may graduate with Departmental Honors at the conclusion of their academic studies in the university. Honors are awarded at the discretion of the Psychology Department faculty. To be eligible to graduate with this distinction, an undergraduate must have completed at least twenty-four credits of their psychology major in the psychology department at Adelphi University. The top 30% of each graduating class may be considered for graduation with "Honors" and the top 10 % of each class may be considered for graduation with "High Honors."
Credits for Physical Education Courses
Each college of the University establishes the maximum number of physical education skills credits that can be counted toward the B.A. degree. Psychology majors are permitted to apply a maximum of four such credits in Physical Education Skill courses (PES) courses to the 120 credits needed for graduation.
For Graduates (Master's and Doctoral Students Only)
Transfer Credits for M.A.
Program Students who have taken master’s level psychology courses may apply for written permission by the dean and program director to transfer up to a maximum of six credits. Transfers are considered only for those courses in which the student received a minimum grade of “B”. Under no circumstances will more than six credits be transferred.
Transfer Credits for Doctoral Program
Students in the doctoral program may request transfer credit only for non-clinical courses that they have already taken at the graduate level, provided they have received a minimum grade of B. Approval for transfer credit must be approved by the dean, and students requesting transfer credit must provide both a transcript and a syllabus. Transfer credits do not shorten the length of the program.
Grading
Students are required to earn grades of “B” or better in all courses in order to remain in the program. If a grade less than “B” is earned in any given course, the student must meet with the program director, and will be placed on academic probation. Grades of below “B” will not count toward graduation. If it is a core course, the course must be retaken. If it is an elective, another elective may be substituted.
Clinics
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Leave of Absence Guidelines
The continuity of training and education is an important aspect of the program; the faculty generally will not permit extension of leaves of absence beyond a single year. Under special circumstances, a student may petition for an extension of a leave for an additional year; such a petition must be presented no later than the preceding spring. The petition must present a compelling reason for such an extension, and should also include provision for approved professional activities during the leave period. The decision will be based on the specifics of the case, including the student’s previous performance in the program, and the professional use that will be made of the leave period. If leave is not granted, the student will be expected to return to full-time status; or will have to reapply and be considered as a new student.
Off-Campus Classes
In addition to classes at the main campus in Garden City, the Derner Institute offers some classes for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in general psychology, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in mental health counseling, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in school psychology at Adelphi’s Hauppauge Center. The Center is located at 55 Kennedy Drive, Hauppauge, New York.
Commitment to recruiting racial/ethnic minority students
Special care is taken to recruit and to provide financial assistance for qualified racial/ethnic minority students. A Derner Institute supported minority student organization participates in recruitment of faculty and students, selection of students, planning of special programs, and minority student orientation and advisement.
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