Application Procedures
Intern Prerequisites: To qualify for a GSPIA appointment, the applicant must be a student in good standing (preferably from an APA accredited psychology program) leading to a doctoral degree in clinical, forensic or counseling program. All incoming intern applicants must have the following minimum requirements: - 250 hours of assessment.
- 800 practicum experience in settings appropriate for a doctoral level psychology intern
- Practicum experience must be acquired at two independent sites.
Interns may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and health assessment.
The application deadline is the 15th day of November. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the agencies will be conducting applicant interviews at their earliest possibility. Application packets should include: - Application Form. GSPIA is utilizing the standardized APPIC form which can be located at the website. If the student does not have access to the site, they can request a copy be sent to them.
- Cover Letter: Include why you want consideration for the agencies you have selected.
- Vitae. Vitae should include such relevant data as previous psychotherapy, assessment and other clinical experiences, educational achievements, and research experience and publications.
- Transcripts. "Official" graduate transcripts should be included in packet.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation. One should be from the degree-granting Director of Training indicating that you will have completed the program requirements for internship placement by the internship starting date.
*One packet should be submitted for each agency within each consortium to which the intern is applying. Applications must be mailed to: Mark Hernandez, Psy.D.
GSPIA Director
AIU-Fresno
5130 E. Clinton Way
Fresno, CA 93727
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