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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1176
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Department: Internship Consortium
Address: 2460 S. Vine Street
Denver, Colorado 80208
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
Distance from Major City: located within Denver and approximately 20 miles from furthest site
Phone: 303-871-3988
Fax:
Training Director Email: carrie.landin@du.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://psychology.du.edu/training/internship-consortium
Brochure Website's Address: https://psychology.du.edu/training/internship-consortium
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Consortium
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
  • University Counseling Center
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 1990
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Carrie Landin
Chief Psychologist: Torrey Wilson
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 73
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 7
Position Information
Start Date: 08/03/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 16
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 40000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): 23 total days off, including holidays (10 PTO days, 13 DU Holidays); sick leave of 4 hours accrued for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours, DU pioneer cards; access to DU activities, discounted RTD bus pass
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site 4 days/week on site and Friday seminars mostly at DU. Mondays - Thursdays vary by sites but includes psychotherapy, assessment, supervision of practicum students, and consultation. Friday seminars include Professional Issues, Research, Culture and Identity, and Assessment/Diagnosis
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? Yes
Details of the above affiliations Partially affiliated with the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP), which means that preference will be given to some qualified DU students. However, we welcome applicants from other programs and are glad to match with you. Typically, more than half of each cohort is from a program other than DU GSPP.
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/04/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: N/A
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Each site conducts separate interviews. Our current tentative planned interview dates are as follow:

DU Health and Counseling Center:     late December, break for holidays and again to mid January

Kaiser Permanente Colorado:             December

CMHH Ft Logan:                               January 5 - January 8

WellPower:                                       January

Metro State Un Counseling Center.      Mid-late January

Reaching Hope                                  Second and third weeks of January - between January 12 and January-23 on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or                                                          Thursday

How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: University of Denver, Stanford University, Tulane University, George Washington University, University of Akron, University of North Dakota, University of Louisville, Nova Southeastern, Ponce Health Sciences University, Carlos Albizo Miami, University of Indianapolis, Pacific University, Alliant/CSPP Los Angeles/Sacramento/San Diego, University of Oregon, Pepperdine University, Texas Woman's University, University of Texas, Spalding University, Carlow University, Long Island University, William James College, University of San Francisco, Fielding Graduate University, University of Kansas, Wright State University, University of Wisconsin, Antioch University, New Mexico State University, Adler University, University of Northern Colorado, Texas A&M University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, University of Louisville, Wheaton College, Texas Tech University, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Kansas City University, University of Tulsa, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, Fordham University, Iowa State University, University of North Texas, Fordham University
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: No
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 30
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): Yes
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: CMHH FL - requires a current seasonal flu vaccine, except for cases with a documented medical or religious exemption. Kaiser - Current health screenings required: Proof of negative TB test or chest x-ray (test completed within one year or documentation as a previous positive reactor or negative x-ray), Proof of current Tdap within last 10 years (Optional), Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunizations or a proof of immunity by positive antibody titers, Proof of Varicella – date of Varicella immunization OR proof of positive history of chickenpox, Hepatitis B – date(s) of hepatitis B immunization or if you decline receiving this immunization, please let Dr. Kohler know, COVID-19 Vaccination, Flu Vaccination DU HCC - requires record of the following vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Hepatitis B; Varicella (Chicken Pox); and negative TB test conducted on site free of charge. COVID-19 and Flu vaccines are recommended but not required. In addition, DU HCC requires completion of background check within the month before Internship start date. Metro State Un of Denver Counseling Center - requires a background check *The University of Denver, Health and Counseling Center, Metro State University of Denver Counseling Center, Reaching Hope and WellPower sites WILL accept non-US citizen applicants.
Program Description

Please see our web site: https://psychology.du.edu/training/internship-consortium for more detailed information. Please note that we are partially affiliated with the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology which means that preference will be given to some qualified DU students but we enthusiastically accept applications from other programs and always match with them as well. Our Consortium includes SIX sites (see below), Interns can apply to multiple sites in our Consortium, but interns match with only one site and are there Mondays - Thursdays then spend Fridays together in shared seminars. Please note that CMHH FL and Kaiser will not accept international students. The other sites do accept international students who are enrolled in APA accredited doctoral programs.

*All sites require the submission of a de-identified integrative report.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations

Infants: Yes
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other: Varies by site

Treatment Modalities

Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Family Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision of Practicum students : Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other: The emphasis on each of these areas of practice vary by site

Experience

Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sports Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Rehabilitation Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Experience (21% to 30%)
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Forensics/Corrections: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Religion/Spirituality: Experience (21% to 30%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Administration: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

Exposure percentages of each of these areas varies by site and track

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://psychology.du.edu/training/internship-consortium  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 144 71 205 231 415 310 255 250 240
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 55 48 65 85 90 134 160 155 112
Total number of interns: 14 11 15 14 13 12 13 12 10
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 14 11 15 14 12 12 13 12 10
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 0 3 4 3 3 4 5 4
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 11 11 12 10 8 9 9 7 6
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 14 11 12 13 9 11 10 9 6
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 2 1 2 1 3 3 4
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 6 3 3 8 3 3 3 2 5
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 47 113 59 60 18 23 47 24 30
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching: 0 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 1 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 1 0 3
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 5 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 1 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 2 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 1
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 9 3 4
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 1 3
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://psychology.du.edu/internship-consortium