Applicants must be current doctoral students in a counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or professional psychology program which requires an internship. Prior to the start of the internship, applicants must have successfully completed the minimum equivalent of four semesters of supervised practicum, a course in counseling theories/psychotherapy, a course in group counseling/theory, all other course work, and all qualifying examinations.

Due to the potential for role conflicts, former clients of the TWU Counseling Center are generally not eligible for intern or practicum training. Any former clients who wish to inquire about this policy should contact the Director of Training.

Desirable Applicant Characteristics

 The Training Committee encourages applications from individuals who:

• view the development of competence as a life long process and are committed to that process;
• view personal and professional development as parallel processes;
• are disposed to examine the role which their own development plays in their client-therapist relationships and other professional responsibilities;
• are aware of their strengths and weaknesses, and are sensitive to the limits of their professional competence;
• have an interest in working in a university counseling center or other applied setting after internship; and
• have developed a sensitivity to issues of human diversity through their academic, practicum, work, and life experiences.