Internship

Prerequisite: PSYC 591 and matriculation in MA program in psychology; consent of department; formal application required The internship will allow students to apply the skills acquired through classroom and practicum work. Students will be placed in mental health settings and will receive extensive supervision. Required 600 hours, including a minimum of 240 hours direct service work, 15 hours of individual supervision, and 30 hours of group supervision. It may not be taken for more than six credit hours in a single semester. Once begun, the internship must be taken in consecutive semesters. May be completed in two semesters (six credits each semester) for 300 hours each semester, working 20 hours each week, or completed in four semesters (three credits each semester) for 150 hours each semester, working 10 hours each week. Must be taken more than once and must total a minimum of 600 hours (12 credits).