Typically, students are ready for internship by their fifth or sixth year in the Program. Settings include college counseling centers, VA hospitals, medical centers, and private hospitals and clinics. Internship is usually the final step in the doctoral program. Individually-tailored internship placements are sometimes available. Most students pursue internship training outside of the Austin area.
Students receive stipends from the cooperating agency or institution during their internships.
We strongly recommend students complete the dissertation and other requirements prior to internship. These generally must be taken in the particular time shown. The 3 Psychotherapy requirements are an exception. For each exam that is not passed, students must take a vestibule course in that area before enrolling in the domain courses for that topic area. More specific information about the proficiency exams is available upon admission.