FIELD PLACEMENT AND RESEARCH

The SIU Youth Violence Lab is directed by Dr. Mary Louise Cashel, an Associate Professor and faculty member in the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences.  Our lab broadly focuses on projects designed to assess the experience of trauma, aggression, bullying and peer conflict among children and adolescents, and the effectiveness of community, school, and therapeutic interventions.

How can SIU Undergraduate Students become involved?

Research Experience:  Individual Project (PSYC 391/392)

Students will register for either PSYC 393 or PSYC 391/392, which contribute to fulfillment of undergraduate degree plan requirements.  Note:  Of all credits that a student completes for PSYC 391, 392, 393, and 394, a maximum of three hours from any or all these courses may count towards the major.  These courses can also be taken as electives.

How can a SIU student benefit from becoming involved?

Career related experience

Students majoring in Psychology and other fields related to child development, education or youth recreation may benefit from the experience of directly interacting with youth and staff in school settings.  This type of experience can be listed on a resume and the Director of this program can provide professional references for students in the future.

Students interested in pursuing graduate studies (i.e., Master’s or Doctoral programs) will benefit from the opportunity to gain research experience.  For some students there may be opportunities for co-authorship on professional presentations and publications.  These experiences can be noted in graduate school applications.

NOTE: A formal background check is required for all participants who plan to work in the schools.  This will involve fingerprinting and a driver’s license check.

If you are interested, please complete our application form online (link appears below).  If approved, we will process the override necessary for you to register for either PSYC 393 or 391/392.

Link to Application Form:  https://bit.ly/3vAZ08F

We hope to work with you next semester!