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Psychology Internship

Deadline to apply for the online fall 2013 internship:

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The PSYC 499 Internship is required by all students pursuing their B.S. in Psychology. The internship provides real experience, awareness of professional responsibilities and skills, and develops synthesis of human behavior patterns.

Requirements

  • 2.0+ overall GPA
  • Senior status
  • 18 credits of PSYC coursework successfully completed
  • Suitable internship site
  • Completed Student Internship Agreement (SIA)

Internship Sites

Liberty does not place students in internship sites. Finding a placement is the student's responsibility.

  • Local community service boards or mental health agencies often have information about opportunities.
  • Ask to volunteer or work instead of asking for an internship.
  • Visit the agency in person, with your resume and syllabus, to review the course objectives.
  • Liberty does not refer students to internship sites.

Suggested sites:

Application may be processed faster when site is similar to examples on this list.

  • Community agencies
  • Counseling practices
  • School guidance offices
    only outside of Lynchburg, Va. area.
  • Human Resources offices
  • Care centers - child, adult, assisted living
  • Social services
  • Religious organizations - youth groups, camps, etc.

Student Internship Application

Deadline to apply for an online Fall 2013 Internship is Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Instructions for Submission

  • Print the Student internship Application (SIA)
  • Select a site and site supervisor and procure email acceptance.
  • Use the SIA form to gather the needed information to complete the online form.
  • Complete the the online form using your Liberty user name and password. (Upon approval you will receive a copy for your records and to use in the course.)
  • Enter your information and acceptance email into the Internship Portal - Deadline is July 10, 2013.

A confirmation of submission email will be sent along with instructions for taking the Psychology Evaluation Test (PET).

No late paperwork will be accepted. Students who miss the deadline must wait until the next available semester to apply. The SIA is the contract between the student, the internship site supervisor, and Liberty University.

Course Documents

Contact psyc499intern@liberty.edu with questions

NOTE: Although there may be additional information about PSYC 499 available from other sources, the information on this webpage is the most accurate and up-to-date, and should override all other sources in case of a discrepancy.