Doctoral Internship

Welcome from the training director

Dear prospective doctoral intern,

Welcome to our APA-accredited doctoral internship program, and thank you for considering the Bowling Green State University Counseling Center for the 2026–27 training year.

You will find information on our website about BGSU and the surrounding community, our Counseling Center, our training program and professional staff, and details about the application and selection process. The doctoral internship at the BGSU Counseling Center provides diverse opportunities for professional growth, with training experiences designed to strengthen your clinical skills, expand your professional identity and prepare you for a career in the field.

Our training staff is committed to creating a supportive, challenging and collaborative environment. We take pride in offering high-quality supervision and learning opportunities tailored to each intern’s goals and strengths.

Our internship has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 2008. 

Questions related to the program’s accreditation status may be directed to:

American Psychological Association
Commission on Accreditation
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

If our internship aligns with your training goals and interests, we invite you to submit your application by Nov. 14, 2025.

We look forward to reviewing your application. If you have questions about our program or would like to request a copy of our internship manual, policies or procedures, please contact me directly.

Sincerely,

Anthony Rivera, Psy.D.
Assistant Director of Training Services
419-372-2081
riverac@bgsu.edu