Internships are a great way to gain work experience in your field of interest before you graduate.
Many internships are non-credited, non-academic experiences, intended to allow you to apply the knowledge you have gained during your academic experience. Some internships allow you to earn academic credit. For these, you must work closely with a professor who directs an academic component of the internship that has been agreed upon and planned in advance of the experience.
The Psychology Department offers two courses through which students can pursue credited internship opportunities: PSYC 793, Internship; and PSYC 794, Advanced Internship. Please check the course descriptions for complete information. The Internship Manual includes all details about the internship program. Students can take PSYC 793 for four to eight credits depending on the amount of time spent at the internship site. For a four-credit course you will intern at the site for eight hours per week. For eight hours of credit you intern for 16 hours per week. There is also a three-hour class per week. PSYC 762 Counseling is either a co-requisite or a pre-requisite for PSYC 793. PSYC 794 is also offered for variable credit.
In order to take PSYC 793, you must obtain an internship at a site approved for the psychology internship program. Click HERE TO view a list of examples of Internship sites. Please note that this list changes and is provided to give you an idea of the types of sites that are available. For current students ready to select an internship site, refer to THIS LIST for an up-to-date internship site list including contact information and web links. You must be logged into your USNH account to access the list. More detailed information is available in the Psychology Department Office, McConnell 468.
When you are ready to begin selecting an internship you will start by reviewing the internship list and additional information on each site to prepare a list of four or five sites you are most interested in for an internship. Once you narrow your choice down to three sites you can begin to reach out to the contact person listed for each site. It is best to call first and then email. It is suggested that you set up three interviews. Once you have interviewed and been offered an internship you will complete three documents. First, you will create a learning agreement in collaboration with your supervisor outlining your goals for the internship. There is an example of a learning agreement in the internship manual. Second, you will then sign the risk and consent form (also in the manual). Risk and consent form Third, you will complete the online registration form. Online registration All of these materials are submitted to Elizabeth Cross in McConnell 468A (Elizabeth.Cross@unh.edu).
If you have questions about internship sites or the process, please contact Professor Glutting (Joan.Glutting@unh.edu).
Spring 2026: Internship – PSYC 793: paperwork due in office by 3pm on Wednesday, November 12th to Elizabeth Cross in McConnell 468A.
Dean’s Internship Opportunity Fund
Need financial support for summer internships, practicums, and fieldwork experiences? Apply for up to $1,000 in assistance. Keep an eye on your inbox for emails from the College of Liberal Arts' Center for Career and Professional Success with important details about application requirements, timelines, and deadlines. Application Link
Class of 1967 Internship Fund
The Class of 1967 Internship Fund awards $1,000 stipends to students with unpaid internships serving underrepresented communities. Find more information here.
