Students should be aware that clinically oriented internships do not allow undergraduate students to practice actual therapy. Some clinical internships involve sitting in on therapists sessions. In these internships students usually work with children, mental health patients, or clients with special needs.
Students can receive elective credits for completing an internship in psychology.
Internships for credit must include an academic component. Students should complete internships in conjunction with the fall, spring or summer semesters. For fall and spring internships, students will receive one credit for every three hours of work per week. For summer internships students will receive one credit for every four to five hours of work per week. Students may earn a maximum of 15 internship credits in one semester.