Training Model, Aim & Compentencies
Aim
The UND UCC Doctoral Psychology Internship Program’s aim is to train and develop culturally responsive and competent entry-level psychologists skilled in the profession-wide competences to serve a diverse public in various settings, including and beyond, a university counseling center.
Training Model
Our General Practitioner Training Model rests in an educational philosophy grounded in scientific principles and evidence-based practices supporting profession-wide competencies interns develop and integrate into their professional identity. It is our aim that interns develop a strong professional identity grounded in science, ethical practice, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The training team is committed to providing flexible, challenging, supportive, developmentally appropriate, and respectful supervision and mentorship.
Interns gain experience in intervention, assessment, outreach and programming, supervision provision, and consultation while working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and identities. The UCC is committed to excellence in providing a range of training activities that scaffold in depth and skill for each intern. Efforts are made to support the individualization of training experiences with respect to the experience and professional goals of the intern.
Competencies
The Counseling Center is aware that professional growth and personal development are intertwined and consequently is supportive of opportunities for the intern's own personal growth. Upon completion of the internship, the developing professional should have sufficient experience in a university counseling center and general psychology practices to confidently and competently carry out the responsibilities of an entry level health service psychologist in various settings. Our training is focused on the following profession-wide competencies:
- Research
- Ethical and Legal Standards
- Individual and Cultural Diversity
- Professional Values and Attitudes
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Assessment
- Intervention
- Supervision
- Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills