An important portion of the Psy.D. program is devoted to a 2,000 clock hour internship at an approved site over a 12 month (full-time) or 24 month (half-time) period. The internship is designed to provide intensive advanced clinical training building upon course work, practicum experiences, and clinical supervision. Because the internship is an essential component of the Psy.D. program, it can never be waived. Students who do not successfully complete the internship are subject to dismissal from the School.

Students must successfully complete all doctoral program requirements prior to beginning an internship. Students entering the Psy.D. program prior to Fall 2004 are required to have their dissertation proposal completed and approved by their committee prior to beginning their internship. The Director Training and Community Service works closely with students to assess readiness to apply for, accept, and begin internship, and to identify appropriate internship sites. All students are required to participate in the APPIC Match process for internship placement. Students are encouraged to apply to the school's clinic, Dreikurs Psychological Services Center, which participates in the APPIC Match program. Students entering the Psy.D. program during or following Fall 2004 must have their dissertation completed and approved by their committee prior to September 15th during the year of application for internship.

The Internship Handbook, available on Scholar 360, provides specific information regarding internship requirements.