Practicum/Internship

The office of Counseling & Psychological Services is proud to offer one- and two-semester practicum/internship programs aimed at training masters-level graduate students to provide professional psychological services in a university setting. The availability of training positions is contingent upon sufficient staffing of faculty counselor supervisors.

The two-semester practicum/internship at Kutztown University offers doctoral- and masters-level students individual supervision with an experienced clinician and a group training experience on a weekly basis. The group training provides practicum students with information and training in numerous areas related to counseling. Case presentations allow practicum students to solicit different perspectives and feedback from fellow students and from experienced counselors.

A one-semester practicum experience may be offered in the spring semester. This placement is designed to meet the needs of graduate students wishing to complete a 100-hour placement and provides weekly supervision with an experienced clinician.

All practicum/internship students are expected to follow Kutztown University's calendar for the academic year. This may require some students to start or end earlier or later than what is expected at their home institution.

PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Supervised experience in co-leading therapy groups (when available)
  • Experience with administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected psychological assessments
  • Exposure to a diverse client population and a wide range of clinical problems
  • Possible involvement in research and presentations conducted by counseling center faculty

REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one evening is required
  • Attendance at 1-2 hour(s) weekly group training and individualm supervision meeting
  • Active participation in case presentations, discussions & one-on-one supervision
  • Participation in psycho-educational presentations/workshops
  • Adherence to the ethical principles of the American Psychological Association and/or the American Counseling Association
  • Current liability insurance coverage
  • Current clearances

      APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

      Applications should be submitted by hard copy. Please ensure your application is complete, as no applications will be considered without the required accompanying documentation.   Selected applicants are notified upon review of all required documentation.

      The application for graduate practicum/internship experiences at Kutztown University Counseling & Psychological Services can be found here.
      Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2024.