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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1557
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Department: Student Counseling Center
Address: 1800 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3103
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 180 miles east of Nashville
Phone: 865-974-2196x
Fax: 865-974-7039
Training Director Email: jwestcott@utk.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://studentlife.utk.edu/counselingcenter/
Brochure Website's Address: https://studentlife.utk.edu/counselingcenter/training-programs/
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: Jess Westcott
Chief Psychologist: Nicole Saylor
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: 08/03/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 43888
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Vision insurance; Spacious, private office with camera and upgraded recording capabilities (VALT); networked laptop and two computer monitors; university library access; gym facilities access; professional development funds; paid time off; 60 miles from the Smoky Mountains.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site
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? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/05/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/05/2026, 01/06/2026, 01/07/2026
Interview process description:

Applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted by email no later than December 8. Interviews will likely take place January 5 - January 7. Candidates will spend either the morning or afternoon in inidividual interviews with 2-4 staff members. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Interview questions will be emailed to interviewees at least one week prior to their scheduled interview date, however, some follow-up questions might be asked that arise organically in the interview and are not anticipated. Applicants will also be given an opportunity to visit with our current interns during this time.
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 Tennessee, Iowa State University, Nova Southeastern University, George Fox University, University of Iowa, Eastern Michigan University, Adler University, University of Indianapolis, Auburn University, Purdue University, Southern Illinois University, University of Utah, Wright State University, Chestnut Hill College, University of South Alabama, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Texas Tech University, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Roosevelt University, University of Tennessee, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Southern University, Pacific University, University of Louisville, University of Montana, Louisiana Tech University, Western Michigan University, Ball State University
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: Yes
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 300
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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): No
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
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
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Other Requirements: Appointments of applicants to internship positions are contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements. Human resources requires a background check and sexual misconduct attestation. Each of these processes are evaluated on a case by case basis.
Program Description

The internship program at the Student Counseling Center prepares interns as strong generalists for entry level, psychologist positions. The framework of the training program is a developmental apprenticeship model that has as its overarching goal the professional growth of the psychology intern. As we apply this model, interns are provided the necessary training, teaching, supervision, modeling, and mentoring to meet their professional and personal goals. Interns are encouraged to take an active role in their trianing experience. The internship program is highly valued by staff members and every effort is made to provide a warm and supportive environment that models and attends to professional and personal growth. 

Interns gain experience in individual and group counseling/psychotherapy, triage, crisis intervention, optional formal assessment, supervision and training, as well as outreach and consultation. Training includes a weekly case conference, 1.5 hours of supervision for the provision of supervision, a monthly professional topics seminar, and at least two additional hours per week of didactic seminars, including but limited to clinical and diversity topics.

Note: Our program will not consider applicants from programs that require additional contracts or evaluation forms filled out.

Internship Training Opportunities

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

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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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Experience (21% to 30%)
Other:

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Experience
Health Psychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary:
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://studentlife.utk.edu/counselingcenter/  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: 70 91 77 73 68 68 76 56 85
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 30 30 31 33 33 30 31 35 32
Total number of interns: 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 2 1 4 3 1 3 1 1 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 3 1 2 4 2 4 3 3
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 2 3 2 3 5 3 3 2 2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 1 3 2 0 2 2 2 2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 0 3 1 1 3 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 14 14 8 11 13 21 53 61 18
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching: 1
Community mental health center: 0 1 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 3 2 1
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 1 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 1 1 2
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://studentlife.utk.edu/counselingcenter/training-program-overview/student-admissions-outcomes-and-other-data/
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