Psy. D. Clinical Psychology Internship
Internship
The clinical psychology internship is the capstone experience of the professional psychology program. It is among the last major tasks undertaken by the student prior to graduation and represents a significant commitment of time and effort. The internship provides:
- An opportunity to use and refine clinical skills and knowledge developed during the course of the program; and
- An opportunity to consolidate one’s professional identity.
The internship requires either full-time supervised clinical experience for one calendar year or a comparable halftime supervised clinical experience for two consecutive years. Internship training must be taken at an approved site, (APA accredited or meeting APPIC criteria.) Students apply for internships through the APIC match procedure. SPP students have been placed at a variety of sites across the United States and Canada.