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Site Name: Ball State University

Department: Counseling Center

Department : Counseling Center

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1297
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Ball State University
Department: Counseling Center
Address: 2000 West University Avenue
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana 47306-0895
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 50 miles Northeast of Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 765-285-1736x
Fax: 765-285-2081
Email: bmkarns@bsu.edu
Web Address: https://www.bsu.edu/campuslife/counseling-center/training/apa-accredited-doctoral-internship-in-health-service-psychology
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.bsu.edu/campuslife/counseling-center/training/apa-accredited-doctoral-internship-in-health-service-psychology
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • University Counseling Center
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Brenda Karns
Chief Psychologist: William Betts
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 6
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 31200
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Personal Days (12), Professional Days (3), Earned Compensatory Time for Outreach Presentations and Consultations outside of regular office hours,
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site As a University Counseling Center, Interns participate in a variety of professional activities, including initial triage/intakes, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach and consultation, supervision of trainees, after hour on-call service, psychological assessment, and administrative time. An Intern's schedule of weekly activities includes 2-3 hours of individual supervision, 3 hours of group supervision of supervision, and 1 hour of group supervision. The balance of weekly scheduling varies on a daily basis but includes the clinical activities listed above. As member of the senior staff, interns also participate in staff meetings, clinical staff case conferences, and supervision seminars. Additional information about our training program and a sample intern schedule is available on our website and in our brochure.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
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? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 12/18/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/31/2023
Tentative interview date: 01/02/2024-01/12/2024
Interview process description:

The intern selection committee meets the second week of December to review applications based on meeting minimum qualifications. This review process continues through the application deadline. Interview candidates are contacted prior to December 31 to schedule video-conferencing interviews. No on-site interviews are available. All internship interviews are conducted during the first two weeks of January. Interview candidates meet with an interview team approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours and are asked to respond to a standard set of questions. Applicants are also asked to present a brief case presentation of their clinical work. Interview teams consist of senior staff members and at least one member of the current intern cohort. Time is provided at the end of this session for applicants to ask questions about the training program or the Counseling Center, and to interact with staff and current interns. Each applicant then meets individually with the Training Director and the Director of the Counseling Center in separate sessions. Interviews typically last between 2 to 2 ½ hours. A separate video session is scheduled separately for applicants to meet with the current intern cohort.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Wright State University, Texas Woman’s University, Fuller Theological Seminar, Adler University, Jackson State University, Wright State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Louisiana Technical Institute, University of Indianapolis, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville. Pacific University School of Professional Psychology, Indiana University – Bloomington, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Northern Colorado, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Southern Illinois University, University of Georgia, University of Florida, and University of Missouri – Columbia, and Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
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 start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 450
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 10
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 460
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not 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: Applicants are expected to successfully complete a criminal background check.
Program Description

Our training program at Ball State University recognizes that internship is a critical period of transition and integration in our professional development as psychologists. Our training program is based on the belief that professional and personal development are mutually inclusive processes. The core values at our site include the integration of social justice concepts, multicultural competencies, and the development of an increased awareness of diversities and intersecting identities.

The philosophy of our training program is developmental and focuses on learning and skill building through experience and understanding. Our training staff is committed to providing an opportunity for interns to learn and work as practitioners using evidence based practices in an applied setting. This emphasis translates into a model of experiential and didactic processes which facilitate development through supervision and feedback. Interns are provided opportunities for training in clinical work, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and the provision of supervision. Additionally, Interns are an integral part of our outreach and consultation program which provides information and training to our campus community. 

Over the course of the training year, Interns are provided opportunities for assuming increasingly more responsibilities in all areas of their practice. As a training program, the goal it to support Interns throughout both their internship placement and forward as they enter into the profession of psychology.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking: Yes
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness:
Other: First Generation College Students

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Other: Campus Outreach and Consultation experience

(training opportunities continued)

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

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://www.bsu.edu/campuslife/counseling-center/training/apa-accredited-doctoral-internship-in-health-service-psychology  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
Number of Completed Applications: 66 52 46 41 41 43
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 40 35 39 41 41 40
Total number of interns: 3 3 3 2 2 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 3 3 3 2 2 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 1 0 1 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 2 2 2 1 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 2 2 2 2 2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 1 1 0 0 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 6 4 1 5 5 10
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 12 25 13 61 31 25
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 1
Hospital/Medical Center: 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 2
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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