The internship is designed to refine and further develop the intern's clinical competency, strengthen the intern's identity as a professional psychologist, and develop the intern's knowledge and judgement regarding ethical practice. All of the professional staff of the Counseling Center participate in the training program. Interns have contact with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and health educators at the Auraria Student Health Services, in addition to working with licensed psychologists and professional counselors. The Counseling Center's professional staff offers a variety of theoretical models, although a common theme is brief treatment. Interns are encouraged to select several longer-term cases to follow over the course of the internship.
All interns receive individual supervision from licensed psychologists.
The emphasis in group supervision is on the therapist's use of self in therapy, staffing of cases and group process. Our efforts to reach out to the college community about multicultural issues include our diversity symposia. The objective is to assist MSCD students, faculty, staff and administration, as well as the Auraria and surrounding communities, in establishing, achieving, and promulgating understanding, respect and appreciation for human differences. Two hours per week may be granted for dissertation research. As employees of the college, interns have full access to campus recreation facilities, libraries, and a wide range of campus activities on a very vibrant and active campus.