The examination evaluates the students' understanding of and skills in assessment and intervention, along with applicable ethical knowledge. Two faculty members appointed by the director of clinical training conduct the examination. The internship of 2,000 hours is the culmination of clinical training. Students can apply to any APA-approved training site in the country. Intern supervisors provide evaluation of the student.
Internships typically are salaried positions and last one calendar year.
Selected Internship Site Placements Research Training Psy. Research, which provides an opportunity to participate in faculty research or pursue their own interests. It is not intended to demonstrate competency at independently initiating and conducting research. Ph.D. students are expected to be actively involved in research throughout their graduate training. First they complete a series of four Research Practica, which provide the opportunity to sample research under different faculty members or continue under one.