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Psychology Internships

Getting Started
  1. View internship agency contacts.
  2. Download application.
  3. Meet with Dr. Bush.

An internship is a part-time (8-16 hours per week), one-semester work experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student earns three hours of academic credit which may be applied as either a major requirement or a free elective.

Psychology Internships

What is a psychology internship?

  • A professional experience to complement your academic study
  • An opportunity to explore career options
  • An introduction to professional practice

How and where do I begin?

  • Talk with Dr. Bush; download the application form.
  • Register for the general psychology internship (PSY 483) or the gerontology internship (PSY 481)
  • Submit your application to:
    • Dr. Steitz for gerontology
    • Dr. Bush for all other areas of psychology

When do I do a psychology internship?

  • During your Junior or Senior year
  • Usually, during the academic year in either the fall or spring semester

How do I become eligible for a psychology internship?

  • Complete a minimum of 58 credit hours and have junior standing
  • Complete PSY 200, 201 and 202
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and a psychology GPA of 3.0

Where can I complete an internship?

  • At internship sites in the Rochester area that match your career interests. View list of possible sites
  • Discuss possible gerontology sites with Dr. Steitz
  • Discuss possible sites in general areas of psychology with Dr. Bush

What is required for a psychology internship?

  • A minimum of 120 hours of unpaid work in one semester
  • Participation in college and departmental seminars
  • Completion of assignments, as indicated in the seminars
  • Earning a grade on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis

Who are the faculty involved in the internship program?

  • Your academic advisor
  • Dr. Steitz for gerontology internships
  • Dr. Bush for general areas of psychology
  • Mr. Al Cabral, Director of Internship Programs, Nazareth College

How do I finalize the application process?

  • Obtain names of sites and contact people from Dr. Steitz or Dr. Bush
  • Contact the site directly and arrange for your internship
  • Obtain and complete a college internship form to verify your participation

What do I get from a psychology internship?

  • Professional experience in the field of psychology
  • An opportunity to explore career options
  • Networking opportunities
  • Experience to include in your resume or graduate school application
  • Three credit hours
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