Psychology Internship Program

Fully Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association

Question related the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202)336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

APPIC Matching Program Code Number: 122611

The training of psychology interns fits naturally into the ongoing operations of a university counseling center.

Philosophy, Expectations, & Phases

The Predoctoral Internship Program in Professional Psychology at the University of South Florida Counseling Center represents a vital component in the overall functioning of the Counseling Center. The program adheres to a practitioner-scholar model of psychological training and service delivery. The practitioner-scholar internship training model emphasizes the integration and application of critical thinking and skillful reflection across a broad range of experiential activities at all three levels of intervention (primary, secondary, and tertiary). Education and training consistent with this model necessitates exposure to a wide variety of supervisory styles and theoretical orientations. Thus, opportunities have been developed for interns to gain familiarity or proficiency in a wide range of psychological activities in different health service settings under the supervision of a diverse group of licensed psychologists in the Counseling Center and in our affiliated training agencies. The preparation and rigor required to maintain excellence in training, coupled with the intellectual and interpersonal stimulation provided by interns, motivate staff to keep their knowledge of psychological literature current and their practical skills sharp.

About the Internship Program (click for more info)

The Counseling Center offers full-time, twelve-month internships for three doctoral-level graduate students in clinical or counseling psychology. The internship begins August 3, 2012. For additional information contact Mary Wilson at (813) 974-3598.

Application Process

An application must be completed online at:
APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI)

Applications must be available for review online by November 10, 2011.

Address cover letter to:
Kristen Davis-John, PhD, Director of Training
University of South Florida Counseling Center
4202 E Fowler Ave
SVC 2124
Tampa, FL 33620-6970

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