Internship Admissions, Support and Initial Placement Data

Internship Program Admissions

The BGSU Counseling Center provides 2 doctoral internship positions for the 2026-2027 academic year.  The training experience will begin August 3, 2026 and end July 31, 2027.  Our internship program considers applicants from APA or CPA accredited training programs in counseling or clinical psychology.  Applicants must be in good standing with their academic department and must have completed their dissertation proposal.  All course work and practica required for the doctoral degree must be completed prior to the start of internship.  Previous university or counseling center experience is preferred.  Applicants will be reviewed for degree of fit between applicant's qualifications and goals for training in cover letter, application forms, and recommendation letters with our internship program’s training mission/goals/philosophy.  We are also looking for continued interest in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, community consultation, training and supervision, sensitivity to the unique needs of multicultural populations, and the desire and ability to benefit from our training program.

Does the program require that applicants have received a minimum number of hours of the following at time of application?  If Yes, indicate how many:

For details on the university’s benefit plans visit the human resources website.

Other Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development Time
• Retirement contributions

The internship positions offers a salary of $30,000 and a full benefits package.  Interns are classified as administrative staff at BGSU and are provided with full employee benefits including vacation, university holidays, and paid sick leave.  Health insurance (individual or family) is provided with contribution by the intern.  In addition, BGSU provides retirement contributions.  Interns are supported in their professional development through professional development leave time. More information about BGSU employee benefits can be found on the human resources website.

Initial Post-Internship Positions (2023-2025)