Students are encouraged to arrange informal visits, and when possible, interview with prospective practicum sites prior to completing the practicum application (available in Appendix F of the Handbook). Students should also view the practicum binder (located in the EPSY office) and attend the annual practicum job fair in February. See Appendix E for practicum examples.

After identifying practicum sites of interest, students complete the Practicum Application Form (Appendix F in the Handbook) and submit it to the Director of Training by the March 1 deadline. A practicum is a planned experience; no practica are approved at the last minute.

Upon receiving the completed Practicum Application, the Director of Training makes contact with the practicum agencies. Following this contact, students arrange interviews at the sites if interviews have not yet been conducted

The Director of Training consults with the practicum sites in making final placement decisions. Students are subsequently informed of their placement. The Director of Training considers students' preferences, prior clinical experience, academic preparation, and the availability of openings when making final placement decisions.

Each semester, students enrolled in practicum are notified by email of the date and time of the initial practicum meeting.

• Practicum Requirements
• Applying for Doctoral Practicum