Predoctoral Internship Program
Application Process
Requirements
Applicants must have:
Successfully completed their comprehensive examinations by the application deadline (November 1st).
Successfully completed two supervised practicum experiences (in conjunction with their doctoral program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology) by the internship start date.
Successfully completed all required course work in a Counseling or Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program by the internship start date.
Deadline: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ONLINE BY NOVEMBER 1st, 2009
USC’S MATCH # is 113611
A COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
If you wish to apply to our internship program, please complete the Online APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI Parts I and II). In order for us to receive your application, you will need to select the University of Southern California, Student Counseling Services as a "designated" site (a site to which you wish to have your application submitted electronically). Please note that paper applications will no longer be accepted.
COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
Cover letter in which you discuss:
- Your goals for the internship
- Why you think you would be a good match for our Center (given your goals, interests and abilities combined with what we offer)
Vita
Official copy of graduate transcripts
Completed AAPI Forms I and II.
- The AAPI can be downloaded from www.appic.org
Three letters of recommendation:
- Two from professionals familiar with your clinical work (preferably former supervisors). At least one should be from a psychologist.
- One from your major advisor.
- Your cover letter as well as the letters of recommendation should be addressed to:
Pat Alford-Keating, Ph.D., ABPP
Director of Training USC, Student Counseling Services
857 Downey Way; YWCA #100
Los Angeles, California 90089-0051
Fax: (213) 740-6815
After You Have Applied:
Phone Interviews
Intern applicants will be notified by December 15, 2009 as to whether or not they have been selected to be interviewed. Phone interviews will be conducted during the first 2 weeks of January.
Open House
For those who wish to visit USC, we encourage you to attend one of our two Open Houses (occurring in January). These allow prospective interns to meet our staff and current interns. Also, you can tour both our Center and the USC campus. We realize that there are economic barriers that may be prohibitive. Please rest assured that your inability to attend will not negatively affect your final ranking. Whether or not you attend our Open Houses, you are welcome to contact current interns or staff members with questions.
Status Questions
If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact Dr. Pat Alford-Keating at (213) 740-7711 or pat.alfordkeating@usc.edu.
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