Application Information

Eligibility/Minimum Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 400 hours of direct client contact
• Enrollment in an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology
• Completion of all coursework and practice required for the doctoral degree prior to internship
• Comprehensive exams passed by the ranking deadline
• Dissertation proposal approved by the ranking deadline

Criteria For Intern Selection

Applicants are evaluated on:

• How well their stated training goals (from the cover letter and application) fit with the BGSU Counseling Center’s mission, goals and philosophy
• Fulfillment of the minimum eligibility requirements
• Strength and relevance of recommendation letters
• Fit with the pre-set criteria for the Zoom interview, including:
  • Previous training and interest in individual and group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychoeducational outreach programming
  • Training and supervision
  • Multiculturalism and social justice
  • Desire and ability to benefit from our training program
• Previous university or college counseling center experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the unique needs of multicultural populations, as shown in application materials and during the interview

Training Year

• Start date: Aug. 3, 2026
• End date: July 31, 2027
• Positions available: 3

Stipend and benefits

• Annual salary: $30,000
• Classification: Administrative staff at BGSU
• Benefits include:
  • Vacation, University holidays and paid sick leave
  • Health insurance (individual or family) with intern contribution
  • University retirement contributions
  • Professional/dissertation leave time
• More information: BGSU Human Resources

Statement on Intern Self-Disclosure

The BGSU Counseling Center adheres to Standard 7.04 of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2002) regarding expectations for self-disclosure of personal information during training.

We believe self-awareness and reflection are critical to developing professional skills. Supervisors may invite interns to explore how their experiences, personal qualities, and interpersonal dynamics relate to professional functioning. This process is conducted within a supervision relationship characterized by trust, safety, and respect, and is clearly differentiated from therapy.

While interns are encouraged to take risks in self-disclosure, limits are respected. In keeping with APA Ethical Principles, we may require self-disclosure if information is necessary to:

• Evaluate or obtain assistance for interns whose personal problems may interfere with competent performance of training or professional activities
• Address situations where the intern’s behavior poses a threat to themselves or others

Reference: American Psychological Association (2002). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychologist, 57, 1060–1073.

Application Procedure

Deadline: November 14, 2025 – All materials must be submitted online by this date.

To apply:

1. Register for the Match at www.natmatch.com/psychint
2. Complete the AAPI Online application at www.appic.org, including:
   • Curriculum vitae
   • Graduate transcripts
3. In your cover letter:
   • Describe your short- and long-term goals
   • Explain why you believe you are a good fit for the BGSU Counseling Center internship
   • Include a statement about your role as an advocate for social justice among college students
4. Submit three letters of recommendation, at least two from professionals familiar with your clinical work

Program Code: 192211
BGSU follows the APPIC policy that no person at this training site will solicit, accept or use any ranking-related information from applicants.