Student Opportunities
The Appalachian State University Psychology Clinic offers hands-on learning experience for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in psychology, counseling, and mental health careers. Through internships and training opportunities, students gain valuable experience in evidence-based psychological services under the supervision of licensed professionals.
If you have questions or want to learn more about these student opportunities, please contact Dr. Jacqueline Hersh at hershjr@appstate.edu.
Undergraduate Internship Program
The Undergraduate Internship Program allows students to become active members of our clinical team and assist with various aspects of Clinic operations, such as administering phone screenings to potential clients, attending weekly staff meetings and case presentations, and other tasks to assist the clinicians.
Student interns are expected to devote 8 hours per week (equivalent to 3 credit hours) at the Clinic, which includes weekly staff meetings (Monday or Wednesday, 9am-11am) and 6 hours split across two days (between Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm)
Eligibility
To be considered, students must:
- Be an undergraduate psychology major
- Must have completed Research Methods (PSY 3100) prior to the internship semester
- Be enrolled in an internship course that has a class meeting requirement (PSY 4900)
How to Apply
Students interested in applying for the internship program should:
- Read the internship description
- Attend a department information session
- Email application materials to the Psychology Clinic (asupsychclinic@appstate.edu) by the application deadline
- Undergraduate Internship Application (submit in Word or PDF format)
- Undergraduate Internship Reference Form (references should email the completed form directly to the clinic email at asupsychclinic@appstate.edu)
Applicants are encouraged to keep a copy of all submitted materials for their records.
Application Deadline
Fall Semester – February 15
Spring Semester – September 25
Graduate Student Training Opportunities
The App State Psychology Clinic provides supervised training opportunities for master’s and doctoral students preparing for careers in mental health and psychological services.
Graduate trainees provide therapeutic services to individuals from the University and surrounding community, ranging in age from young childhood through older adulthood. Formal assessment opportunities are available to trainees who have received extensive assessment training, including at least one semester-long course in the provision of standardized assessment and report writing that involved supervised administration of standardized assessments.
How to Apply
Graduate students interested in these training opportunities should email application materials to Dr. Jacqueline Hersh (hershjr@appstate.edu) by the application deadline.
- Graduate Training Application (submit in Word or PDF format)
- Graduate Training Reference Form (references should email completed form directly to Dr. Jacqueline Hersh)
Applicants are encouraged to keep a copy of all submitted materials for their records.
Application Deadline
Fall Semester – March 5