Tasks of a doctoral program are discussed, including selecting a program, maneuvering through initial experiences, making adjustments, completing coursework, preparing for comprehensive examinations, choosing an internship, and completing the dissertation. (Author)

The current status of multicultural-counseling training at university counseling-center predoctoral internship sites was evaluated. Fifty training directors completed a mailed survey, and the results contribute to an understanding of graduate training programs. Training considerations and recommendations are discussed. (Author)

Compares the internship programs among the top 12 airlines; discusses some of the myths surrounding these programs; and looks at the benefits to the participants, the airlines, and universities. (Contains 16 references.) (JOW)

Proposes an approach for supervising mental health counseling interns that integrates the developmental model of Littrell, Lee-Borden, and Lorenz, and Bernard's discrimination model. This approach integrates supervisor role, intern skills, and stages of the supervision process. It provides a practical tool for conceptualizing and implementing the…

Recruiters must be prepared for the up-and-down cycles of the job market. A consistent recruitment program with management support is important. Describes aspects of recruitment efforts at Arthur Anderson--Americas, where early identification of candidates and behavioral-based interviews are utilized. (MKA)

Presents the results of a survey that examined the internship requirements by accredited doctoral Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) programs. Results suggest that although most programs perceive the internship requirement as beneficial, many participants expressed concern regarding the effects of the internship requirement on other aspects of…

Relates personal experiences during Student Produced Week at Channel One. Provides details of the application process. Describes the day-by-day itinerary, up to and including the actual production process. Lists hints for prospective applicants on available positions for Student Produced Week and how to fill out the application properly. (PA)

Describes an undergraduate clinical internship in a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) doctoral program designed to help introduce undergraduates to the profession of family therapy. Coordinators feel that the most enjoyable part for the students and the most influential towards recruiting future MFT graduate students is the field study placement…

Briefly traces the history of psychology internship training to its central role in professional training in counseling psychology. Discusses current issues, including supply and demand, increased applicant costs, timing of internship, and escalation of practicum training hours, and outlines future considerations. Emphasizes training for the full…

Examines the state of training in the practice of supervision in doctoral programs and predoctoral internship sites accredited by the American Psychological Association. Results indicate that although a majority of programs and sites offer some type of opportunity for training in supervision, there are differences in the methods and extent of the…

Describes various ways scholastic journalism advisers have attempted to make real-world connections to boost their journalism programs: critiques of student publications by invited guest speakers (professional journalists); regional workshops where professionals offer short presentations; local media offering programming or special sections aimed…

Describes the curriculum and learning objectives at Academy X, a leadership and humanities school for 11th- and 12th-grade students at Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, California, the primary focus of which is a multiweek student internship divided into four components: the meaningful project, the essential question, the onsite…

Relates the stages a new intern goes through to become an "insider." Relates the socialization of newcomers to writing and editing internships. Suggests ways in which the socialization of interns can be improved through intervention from academic advisors and an active role on the part of the interns themselves. (SC)

The business education program in the Birdville Independent School District in Texas is half school-based and half work-based or internship. Seniors spend half of their day in a paid internship program for which they sometimes get college credit. (JOW)

To provide engineering faculty with professional development experiences, Penn State developed industry-sponsored internships in which faculty serve as engineers in small and medium-sized manufacturers. The process benefits both parties and identifies potential sites for student internships. (SK)