APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Qualified applicants for the Psychology Internship Program should satisfy the following criteria.

• Current matriculation in an APA-approved doctoral program in clinical psychology (preferred) or counseling psychology.
• Possession of a Master's degree.
• Completion of all required course work.
• Dissertation proposal scheduled no later than rank-order submission day (2/2012)
• Strong interest in work with diverse populations as demonstrated by one or more of the following: practicum experience with diverse populations; course work in diversity; research in areas related to work with diverse populations; participation in volunteer experiences and professional experiences in this area.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychological research.

Applicants for the child track should demonstrate interest in clinical work with children and adolescents as evidenced by one or more of the following: practicum experience with children, adolescents, and families; coursework in developmental areas; research in clinical child psychology; participation in volunteer experiences and professional experiences in this area.

Applicants for the adult track should demonstrate a concentration in work with adults or geriatric patients in the same ways.

Applicants for the adult forensic track should demonstrate an interest and aptitude for clinical work with prison populations as evidenced by their previous choices of practicum experiences, course work, research, volunteer and/or professional activities. Adult forensic sub-track interns must have access to their own car in order to travel between UBHC and various prison settings.