Undergraduate Internship Opportunities

Centenary psychology department offers internship opportunities to undergraduate students. This rare opportunity provides students with the ability to hone skills in real life settings and build connections with professionals, better preparing them for graduate programs, post graduate research, and their career paths.
Centenary has partnered with several local organizations to provide psychology internship opportunities for undergraduate students. Some areas of interest include diagnostic assessments for children of neurodevelopmental differences, forensic psychology, child development, applied behavioral analysis, non-profit management, resourcing for people experiencing homelessness and poverty and women juvenile victims of sexual exploitation.

How to apply for undergraduate psychology internships at Centenary

Enroll in PSY400
Write a ~250 word essay
Some sites require an additional application and/or background check

FAQs about Undergraduate Psychology Internships

Who is eligible to participate in the internship?

Students must enroll in PSY400 to participate in the internship. You must have junior or senior standing and have consent from the instructor to enroll.

What type of experience or duties might I have at my internship?

It depends on your site! Some activities may include observing and assisting clinicians with clinical evaluations, observing interviews and testing, observing counseling sessions, conducting research, drafting correspondence, and attending staff meetings.

Will I have mentors at my internship?

Yes, students will interact with licensed clinicians, directors, and teachers depending on the site location.

How do I register or apply for an internship?

Students must enroll in PSYCH 400. Individual sites may require an application, interview, and background check.

What is PSY400?

PSY400 is the 4-credit hour course connected to the Psychology Department internship experience. It is open to juniors and seniors only, but lower-level students should think about when it might fit into their schedule. It is a class which meets once/week for check-ins about how the internship experience is going, problem-solving any issues arising at your site or with your supervisor, learning about other agencies from the experiences of your classmates, discussion of relevant professional-development and site-relevant readings, and other professional development issues. The course is only offered in the fall term.

If an Internship is in-the-field experience, why is there even a class?

One reason is so that you can participate in this valuable internship experience and stay on time for graduation because you're earning course credit. Additionally, the shared professional development and learning from others' internships will be extremely valuable.

Can students be paid for internships?

Maybe. Some internships are eligible for payment as Federal Work Study positions; that is, you do your internship instead of your Work Study job for that semester. If you are not Federal Work Study eligible, you should assume that all internships are unpaid unless indicated as a paid Internship.

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