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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1752
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Oregon State University
Department: Counseling and Psychological Services
Address: 500 Snell Hall
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-1644
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Distance from Major City: 90 miles south of Portland, OR
Phone: 541-737-2131
Fax: 541-737-2518
Training Director Email: Ozge.akcali@oregonstate.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/doctoral-internship-program
Brochure Website's Address: https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/doctoral-internship-program
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: Ozge Akcali
Chief Psychologist: Ian Kellems
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 9
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/02/2027
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: 42672
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): Interns have a spacious, private office. Interns receive 20 days of leave (sick + vacation) along with 5 days of leave for professional development. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance. Interns have access to university amenities such as the library and may pay to use the university recreation center.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Interns will engage in a broad range of clinical, training, and administrative activities as part of their internship experience. Clinical responsibilities include providing direct services such as intake assessments, individual and group counseling, routine consultations, and participation in on-call crisis intervention and/or initial consultations. Interns will also participate in structured training activities, including supervision and seminars, and fulfill administrative duties such as documentation and attending staff meetings. In addition, interns will supervise practicum counselors over two academic terms (22 weeks), gaining valuable experience in clinical supervision. Opportunities are also available to contribute to the CAPS Mental Health Promotion initiatives and to serve on campus-wide committees aligned with their interests. Interns may also participate in various internal CAPS committees, further enriching their professional development. Throughout the year, interns may be involved in CAPS’ training initiatives for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, as applicable.
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: 11/01/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/02/2026
Tentative interview date: 12/07/2026-12/18/2026
Interview process description:

Following the application deadline of November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, our selection committee will review all completed applications. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by email by December 2, 2026. They will be invited to schedule a standardized Zoom interview, which will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes and will take place between December 7 and 18, 2026. Please note that on-site interviews are not offered; all interviews are conducted virtually, with phone interviews available upon request.

Applicants who are not selected for interviews will be notified by email by December 4, 2026.

Each interview will be conducted by two members of the CAPS staff. Prior to the interview, candidates will receive a clinical vignette via email. During the interview, applicants will be asked general questions about their training and clinical experience, as well as questions specific to the vignette.

To provide additional insight into the internship experience at CAPS, applicants are invited to attend an optional “interns-only” Zoom meeting. The dates for these meetings will be announced when interview invitations are sent and Zoom links will be provided at that time.

We encourage applicants to reach out to the Director of Training with any questions throughout the application process. The Director is happy to provide information and, if appropriate, connect applicants with current or former interns to help them gain a deeper understanding of our training program.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: counseling, clinical, combined counseling & clinical, and school psychology programs
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): 0
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 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: Criminal History Check
Program Description

Our internship is a 2,000-hour, full-time training program designed to support interns in developing profession-wide competencies and cultivating a strong professional identity as psychologists.

We offer two generalist internship positions (NMS Program Code: 175211) and one Sport Psychology Area-of-Emphasis position (NMS Program Code: 175212). The Sport Psychology AOE is a specialty rotation within CAPS's generalist training program.

Details about our generalist training program can be found on our training website. Below is a brief overview of our training model, our staff's diverse theoretical orientations, and opportunities to gain experience in student affairs through participation in mental health promotion activities.

Our internship program integrates three core components:

  • Direct Service: Intake assessment, individual and group counseling, on-call services, consultations, and mental health promotion.
  • Supervision: Receiving ongoing supervision and providing supervision to a practicum counselor.
  • Didactic and Experiential Learning: Intern seminars, in-service trainings, and other structured learning experiences.

We follow a developmental training model in which interns begin with close guidance and support from licensed staff and gradually move toward greater autonomy as their knowledge, skills, competencies, and confidence grow.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team brings a range of theoretical orientations grounded in personal strengths, relationship-building, relational-cultural theory, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. We also incorporate evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, to support clients' growth and well-being

Interns are valued members of the CAPS community, and we view the dynamic interaction between the training environment and each intern as a vital source of professional and personal growth. A central goal of our program is to support the integration of interns' personal and professional identities. This process includes developing self-awareness, recognizing strengths and areas for growth, understanding the impact one has on clients and colleagues, maintaining cultural humility, managing stress effectively, setting realistic goals, and cultivating a healthy work-life balance.

We also emphasize the importance of psychologists becoming active, integrated members of the communities they serve. At Oregon State University, CAPS maintains a strong, visible presence on campus and collaborates closely with other departments. Interns may choose to engage with students, staff, and faculty across the university community through a variety of outreach, consultation, and collaborative opportunities.

The Sport Psychology Area-of-Emphasis (AOE) provides doctoral interns with opportunities to receive specialized training and applied experience in delivering mental health, performance enhancement, outreach, and consultation services to NCAA Division I student-athletes. The AOE is designed to help interns develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide ethical, competent, and evidence-based counseling services to student-athletes.

In addition to clinical training and experience, the AOE promotes professional development through supervision and specialized training opportunities, with the goal of preparing interns for employment in university counseling centers and collegiate athletic departments.

Clinical supervision for the Sport Psychology AOE is provided by the Associate Athletic Director for Sport Psychology Services. Interns in the AOE may also have the opportunity to accrue mentored experience hours toward the Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) credential administered by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other: First generation 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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other: N/A

(training opportunities continued)

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

N/A

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://counseling.oregonstate.edu/doctoral-internship-program  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 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 98 109 91 81 88 92 103 103 115 110
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 36 35 37 41 42 45 37 44 43 40
Total number of interns: 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 3 2 1 2 3 0 1 3 3
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 1 2 3 2 1 3 2 0 1
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 1 1 (and another one with combined clinical and counseling program) 1 3 3 1 3 2 0 1
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 3 3 ( (one with combined clinical and counseling program) 2 1 1 3 0 1 3 3
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 6 14 54 2 15 9 11 28 6 11
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching: 0 0 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 2 2 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 1 1
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 2 1 2 2
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0 1 (NCAA Division I Athletic Department)
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/internship-data
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