Formal placements beyond practica are referred to as internships. For the M.S. Program, students complete the equivalent of five days per week for an academic year in internship. This may be done in two half year placements or in a single full year placement. Each student completes a self-evaluation of skill level in the areas of consultation, interventions, assessment, and counseling. This information, in conjunction with feedback from practicum supervisors and the major professor, is used to assist in the selection of internship site possibilities.
Every effort is made to match student interests and needs with internship sites and supervision.
Students interested in APA approved internships participate in the application and interview process at sites providing experiences relevant to school psychology. Final determination for placement in these sites is based on offers made to the student as well as the site's ability to provide experiences consistent with school psychology internship expectations. The Coordinator initiates contacts with site supervisors about potential internships and prospective interns are interviewed by site supervisors. Final determination about placement is a joint decision of the Program, site supervisor, and student. Back to Main School Psychology Menu Research Students have a variety of ways of being introduced to and participating in research.