Undergraduate Internship in Couple and Family Therapy
The Couple and Family Therapy Internship experience is open to UGA undergraduate students (ideally 3rd or 4th years) looking for an incredible and intensive opportunity that prepares them for graduate training in couple and family therapy and related mental health fields. Focusing on personal and professional development, interns will gain foundational knowledge in theories, principles, and clinical skills utilized by couple and family therapists and other complementary therapy professionals. The internship requires a year-long commitment (a full academic year, both fall and spring semesters).
Applications for our Fall 2025/Spring 2026 internship cohort are being accepted now. The deadline for applying is February 10th, 2025. Feel free to contact Dr. Megan Ford for additional information.
What Will I Learn and Do?
Our Couple and Family Therapy Undergraduate Interns fulfill a comprehensive range of responsibilities throughout their internship experience.
- Interns have an opportunity to join observation teams and participate in a clinical practicum in couple and family therapy, where they may observe live sessions, witness the therapy supervision process, and contribute to clinical case conceptualization processes. In practicum, interns also engage in clinical discussions with seasoned faculty and therapists-in-training, as well as gain insight into various theoretically-informed skills, techniques, and interventions found within couple and family therapy practices.
- Interns review videos and readings, and complete course assignments related to self-growth, self-care, and the practice of couple and family therapy.
- Interns work as a cohort to enhance learning and skills application opportunities. Class meetings provide a forum for collaboration and knowledge exchange about readings, assignments, and activities.
- Interns support the Love and Money Center's outreach programming and may participate in community and campus efforts focused on promoting well-being.
Who Should Apply?
UGA undergraduate students who apply should have a strong interest in pursuing graduate programs in couple and family therapy. We look for interns who exude a positive attitude, independence, and self-motivation - and who display high levels of maturity and dependability.
Additional requirements include:
GPA Requirement
- An overall GPA of 2.7 on all attempted coursework. Alternatively, a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last year.
Letter of Recommendation
- One letter of support from a faculty member, supervisor, or employer must be submitted with the application.
A Year-long Commitment
- Interns must enroll in two consecutive semesters of FACS 5910 (3 credits fall and 3 credits in spring = 6 credit hours total). *Please note that the internship always begins in the fall semester and ends in the spring semester.
Are You an HDFS Major in FACS Looking to Fulfill the Internship Requirement?
This course offering is designed to meet the internship requirement for HDFS majors interested in a career in therapy. HDFS majors have support to substitute one semester of HDFS 5910 (6 credits) for two semesters of FACS 5910. Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) majors pursuing this CFT Internship should meet all the requirements listed above, in addition to the following degree-specific requirements below.
- Must have already taken FACS 3110 or be concurrently enrolled in FACS 3110 in the Fall semester of the internship.
- Must have successfully completed 9 hours of upper-level (3000+) HDFS coursework.
Deadlines & Application Instructions
Applications and letters of recommendation for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 are being accepted until February 10th, 2025.
To be considered for the internship, we must receive a letter of recommendation on your behalf by the application deadline. All letters of recommendation should be submitted by the recommender using this link.