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Counseling & Psychological Services

San Diego State University


Counseling & Psychological Services

Internship Information

Pre-Doctoral / Masters / Social Work Practicum and Internship in University Counseling / Clinical Psychology

San Diego State University

Training Program

Counseling & Psychological Services at San Diego State University has, for 38 years, served as a training site for graduate students who have completed or are working toward doctoral degrees in clinical and/or counseling psychology or are working toward master's degrees in social work. Licensed professionals from a variety of mental health disciplines provide experientially based clinical training, using one-way mirror, video, DVD and audio tape and individual and group supervision. Training and supervised experiences are provided for individual and group therapy, psychoeducational workshops, clinical assessment, community-based interventions, trauma debriefing, and relationship counseling. Interns are also given an opportunity to mentor a " peer educator." The internship is organized around short-term therapy, systemic community-based interventions, and cross-cultural counseling.

As an Intern Training Program, we are a member of the California Psychological Internship Counsel (CAPIC) and adhere to their guidelines for applications and selection procedures.

Qualifications

Candidates for the C&PS pre-doctoral internships must be fully enrolled in a doctoral program and have completed a supervised internship and Practicum. Ph.D. and Psy-D students who will be in their 4th or 5th years are encouraged to apply. Candidates for C&PS’ Social Work Traineeships must be fully enrolled in a Social Work program and be eligible to enroll in Course #750 Advanced Social Work Field Placement.

Stipend

An 1,100-hour, 10-month psychology internship begins in the third week of August. The Social Work Traineeship will also begin at this time, but will otherwise follow the school year. While there is no stipend, benefits include adjunct faculty status, access to the SDSU library, use of a personal computer with access to the Internet and the World Wide Web, sponsored attendance at professional conferences, parking privileges, vacations and holidays.

Applications

For pre-doctoral psychology applicants, the application deadline date for 2008-2009 Internships is Monday, March 3, 2008. The program prefers to receive applications at least two weeks prior to deadline to allow for more interviewing time. The Uniform Notification Date is Monday, April 7, 2008.

For all other applicants, applications must include:

  • A completed C&PS application form.
  • Curriculum vita.
  • Official transcripts of graduate work.
  • Letters of recommendation from three persons who have observed the candidate's applied performance.

Submit the completed application to:

Linda Diane Smith, Ph.D., Intern Training Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-4730