There’s something to be said about gaining actual experience in your field of study prior to graduating. It’s helpful on a number of levels; do I like this? Do I dislike it? Do I have a full understanding of what’s involved in this industry/sector? Are there other avenues I could explore or paths I could take? With some disciplines, it’s extremely difficult to get answers to these questions without WIL. There is perhaps no better example than in Psychology. You can’t sit down and assess patients as a student, you need certifications. It’s challenging, you end up working in those offices, but on the peripheral. Well at StFx in Antigonish, NS, they’re saying…not anymore! On this episode I explore an innovative WIL program where students in StFX's Applied Forensic Psychology program partner with the Correctional Service of Canada to obtain first hand experience working in their field.

Guest: Ryanne Chisholm, Practicum Coordinator, Applied Forensic Psychology, St. Francis Xavier University, NS

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