Internship Appointment, Stipend, and Benefits
Internship Appointment
The Predoctoral Psychology Internship in the CSDC is a full-time (40-42 hours per week), twelve-month position beginning August 3, 2009. Interns will need to document completion of at least 2,000 hours as a part of satisfactorily completing the internship program, at least one-fourth of which must be in direct service activities.
Stipend and Benefits*
- Interns will receive a stipend of $20,000 during the 2008-2009 internship year.
- Free University housing is provided for each intern in downtown Harrisonburg (studio apartment; utilities and cable included).
- Interns earn 10 days of paid leave time in addition to University holidays and sick days.
- Professional development leave (to attend professional conferences, workshops, and to do research) is granted on a case-by-case basis. Interns receive a $250.00 contribution toward approved professional development experiences.
- Each intern has his/her own office, which is equipped with a desk, computer, file cabinet, video and audio-taping equipment, DVD recording equipment, internet access, bookshelves, and optional decorative/practical materials such as pictures, clocks, lamps, plants, etc.
- Interns have staff access to a variety of JMU facilities, including the University Recreation Center and Carrier Library.
*Please note that the stipend and benefits are subject to change at the start of each internship year.
