Skip to Content

Application Process

The University Counseling Center is currently accepting applications for up to four practicum positions for the upcoming academic year.

Desired Qualifications

To be considered for the Practicum Training Program, applicants should:

  • Be currently enrolled in a psychology Ph.D. or Psy.D. program, and be in good standing.
  • Have completed at least two years of doctoral level coursework.
  • Have completed two years of practicum experience.
  • Preferrably have previous clinical experience working with older adolescents/young adults.

Candidates who do not meet these requirements but have significant additional experience still may be considered.

Commitment

The contract commitment consists of one academic year (ten months), 16 hours per week, which equals approximately 600 total hours. Students are encouraged to spend two full days per week at the UCC, with Thursdays being a required day. Practicum students are also required to attend UCC orientation, which begins in late August each year.

Duration

Tentative dates: August 20, 2009–June 10, 2010

How to Apply

All applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation, as well as agree with and sign APU’s Statement of Faith (PDF)*. An in-person interview will be required of all final candidates during the month of March. Final offers will be extended through the SCAPTP Uniform Notification Day process.

Deadline for applications: March 6, 2009

Direct inquiries and applications to:

Grace Kim, Ph.D.
Training Director
University Counseling Center
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000

Phone: (626) 815-2109
Fax: (626) 815-2104
Email: gjkim@apu.edu

*The downloadable version of this document is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). To learn more about PDFs or to install Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow this link.