Teacher Intern Program FAQ's
Q: Why should I apply for TIPs?
There are many benefits to becoming a teacher intern: professional development, great for your curriculum vitae, monthly stipend, faculty parking, become more competitive for doctoral programs, will have a teaching portfolio, and many more.
Q: How to I get into TIPs?
Every Spring a call for applications goes out to current psychology graduate students. Complete an application and submit it to Hourie in the psychology department by the due date. Applicants will be interviewed and required to make a brief presentation of a topic in psychology.
Q: Do I have to be registered to be in TIPs?
Yes, you must be a current graduate student (Fall and Spring) in good standing in order to be in the program.
Q: What courses do Teacher Interns teach?
All interns teach one section of Psy 150, the introductory course in psychology. Occasionally interns may teach up to two sections of the course.
Q: What other responsibilities do Teacher Interns have?
During the summer, interns work fervently on creating a course syllabus, lectures, philosophy of teaching, and classroom exercises. During the school year, all teacher interns attend weekly meetings with the TIPs coordinator.
Q: Do I get paid to teach?
Yes, all interns receive a modest stipend for teaching a section of Psy 150. In addition, tuition fee waivers are awarded to interns throughout the year.
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