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Counseling and Psychological Services
Hudson Health Center, 3rd Floor
1 Ohio University Dr.
Athens, OH 45701
740-593-0091

Application Procedures

Eligibility

Candidates must be enrolled in an APA-accredited or CPA-accredited doctoral program in counseling or clinical psychology and be in good standing. Applicants must be in good standing with their home department and have completed all doctoral coursework prior to the beginning of the internship. They must have successfully completed their comprehensive examinations by the time they submit their applications for internship and have proposed their dissertation by the start of internship. A complete description of the entrance criteria is provided in the handbook.

Stipend

The internship is for 12 months and carries a stipend of $46,442. Health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefits, sick leave, and vacation time are included in the benefits package.

For the 2027-2028 internship training year, CPS was awarded a grant from the Ohio Psychological Association to support a substantial increase in intern compensation. The above stipend includes a $10,227 grant-funded increase for each intern. We are thrilled to be able to partner with OPA to support our interns in this way.

Start Date

Internship begins on August 1

How to Apply

Applicants for internship must currently be enrolled in an APA-accredited or CPA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology. CPS is an APPIC member agency, participates in the APPIC Match, and agrees to abide by all APPIC policies including that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant. 

All applicants must complete the on-line AAPI to be considered for Ohio University's internship program. Ohio University does not require any supplemental materials to be submitted with the AAPI.

A complete application will include:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • All graduate transcripts
  • Cover letter describing how you would be a good fit with the internship program at Ohio University's Counseling and Psychological Services. Please be specific about your goals for internship and how our particular program will help you meet these goals
  • Three letters of reference, at least two of which are from licensed psychologists who have supervised your clinical work

Questions

For questions or clarifications regarding the internship program or application procedures, contact:

Kimberly Sommers, Psy.D.
Training Director  
Counseling and Psychological Services  
2 Health Center Drive  
Athens, OH 45701  
740.593.1616  
sommersk@ohio.edu