In the psychology internship program, students will gain professional experiences by applying psychological science in a variety of work settings under joint faculty and employer supervision. Students will formulate career plans based on internship experience and self-assessment of abilities, motivation, and work habits. Students will attain skill sets desired by psychology-related employers and learn to evaluate work setting characteristics. Students will meet weekly with psychology faculty and a cohort of student interns to reflection on internship experiences and provide/receive feedback. Internship experience is an asset to your curriculum vitae or resume!
Course Progression
PSY 211/311
Careers in Psychology
(recommended)
2 credits
Offered every term
PSY 410
Internship
(see credit options below)
1-16 credits
Offered every term
Process and Timeline
Students are responsible for researching sites that interest you and that provide the experience you are seeking. If you need assistance finding an internship site, please set up a meeting with a Career or Peer Advisor. If you are interested in a site that is not on the list, you must get it approved by your Faculty Internship Supervisor.
Step 2
1-2 Terms in Advance
- Research sites using internship site list (log in with OSU email)
- Meet with a Career or Peer Advisor
Step 3
1 Term in Advance
- Email 2-3 Internship Sites; explain interest, attach resume & cover letter
- Schedule Interviews
- Write Learning Objectives
Step 4
10-15 Weeks Before Starting Internship
- Choose your site
- Start background check, if required
Step 5
5-10 Weeks Before Starting Internship
- Submit an Experience in Handshake
- Register for course credits
Step 6
2-5 Weeks Before Starting Internship
- Finalize schedule with site
- Review Canvas course
- Rock your internship!
Students can register for between 1 and 16 credits. Students can earn 1 credit for 30 hours of work during the term. The first credit includes 20 hours of coursework and 10 hours of internships work: each additional credit adds 30 hours of internship work.
| Number of credits | Coursework + Internship hours | Coursework hours | Internship hours | Average Internship hours/week | |
| 1 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2 | 60 | 20 | 40 | 4 | |
| 3 | 90 | 20 | 70 | 7 | |
| 4 | 120 | 20 | 100 | 10 | |
| Add 30 additional internship hours for each credit (average 3 hours/week.) | |||||