The SCS established its pre-doctoral internship program in 1973 and since that time 128 individuals have completed the program. In November 1980, the SCS received accreditation as an APA internship training site, and in 2003 the internship was awarded full seven-year re-accreditation.
In its report, the APA Accreditation Committee wrote: "The program’s policies, plans, and operations are consistent with the Committee on Accreditation’s ‘Guidelines and Principles’ and the program’s stated mission and goals. Enjoying strong administrative support, the program is well organized and has a clear philosophy. Staff provide quality supervision and maintain collegial relations with interns. The program enjoys excellent resources, including a generous intern stipend, ample office space, and video/audio taping capability. Also commendable is the program’s demonstrated commitment to issues of ethnic and cultural diversity."
A recent survey of interns over the past seven years, indicated that our interns are employed in a variety of settings (60 percent are in counseling centers) and that doing an internship at our site does not restrict their employment opportunities (e.g., counseling centers, hospitals, university mental health centers, academia). The current interns are available and would be glad to talk with you about their perceptions of the internship program.
Currently the program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Committee on Accreditation and Program Consultation can be contacted at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979.
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