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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Fully accredited by the American Psychological Association

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Application and Selection Procedure

Minimum Criteria
Application Deadline
Open House for Intern Applicants
APPIC Guidelines and Selection Process
National Matching Service
Any Questions ?

 

Minimum Criteria

  • Completion of a minimum of 800 hours of supervised practicum experiences in counseling and psychotherapy including 500 hours direct contact with clients prior to the internship.
  • Enrollment in an APA-Accredited Counseling or Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
  • An approved dissertation proposal prior to the start of the internship is preferred.
  • At least one practicum or work experience which primarily involved working with college students.

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Application Process

This year the application process will occur on-line. All of the application materials will be uploaded via the applicant portal on the APPIC website. We will not accept any paper materials.


ALL MATERIALS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ONLINE BY OUR DEADLINE WHICH IS NOVEMBER 11, 2011.


The process in a nutshell

  1. Complete the APPI found on the APPIC web site at www.appic.org then find link under "The Application Portal of the 2011- 2012 AAPI Online."
  2. The electronic application includes:
    • Current Vita.
    • Cover letter -- Your cover letter must explain why you believe you would be a good fit with the internship program at Kansas State University Counseling Services. Be specific about your goals for internship and how our program in particular will help you meet these goals. It should be at least 300 words.
    • Three letters of reference -- Letters should be submitted with at least two from licensed psychologists who have supervised your clinical work. References should reflect your most recent work if possible.
    • Transcripts

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Selection process

Each application is initially screened by the Training Director to ensure that the minimum criteria are met. Applicants who will not be considered further will be notified as soon as possible, but certainly no later than December 16, 2011.

After November 12, each applicant's file will be evaluated and rated by at least two Training Team members. All applications will then be discussed by the Training Team and decisions will be made as to which applicants will receive a telephone interview. This process generally takes a few weeks.

The formal telephone interviews are usually conducted with at least two Training Team members interviewing the candidate. The interview questions are similar for each applicant and will include a hypothetical counseling situation to which the applicant will be asked respond. We are interested in the applicant's professional and personal presentation. The interview evaluation is combined with the evaluation of the written application materials to determine an overall rating for each applicant.

The satisfactory completion of a background check is a condition of employment. Background checks will be initiated after Match Day.

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Open House for Intern Applicants

All formal interviews are by phone; we do not conduct on site interviews. However, we welcome the opportunity to have intern applicants visit our counseling service and see our campus.

We encourage visits during an open house time set aside for intern applicants who have been offered an interview: January 6, 2012, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Most of our staff will be available to talk with you at that time.

We ask that you call a minimum of two days in advance to let us know you are coming. The phone number is (785) 532-6927.

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APPIC Guidelines and Selection Process

We follow APPIC guidelines throughout the selection process.

PLEASE READ THE APPIC POLICY CAREFULLY TO AVOID CONFUSION.
The APPIC policy is available at the their web site:

http://www.appic.org

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National Matching Service

For information about on-line registration for the National Matching Service, contact:

http://www.natmatch.com/psychint

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ANY QUESTIONS?

The selection process can be very stressful for both the applicants and the internship program staff. We hope to make it as painless as possible and encourage you to ask questions when clarification is needed.

Questions should be directed to:

David Kearns, Ph.D., L.P., Training Director
Counseling Services
232 English/Counseling Services Building
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-6503
phone: (785) 532-6927

Kansas State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. KSU encourages diversity among its employees.

 
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