Undergraduate Internship in Behavioral Financial Planning and Financial Therapy

The Undergraduate Internship in Behavioral Financial Planning & Financial Therapy is open to UGA undergraduate students from all colleges seeking an exceptional opportunity to explore the fields of behavioral financial planning and financial therapy. Focusing on personal and professional exploration, interns will gain foundational knowledge in principles and practices utilized by financial planners and financial therapists. The internship requires a one-semester commitment.

What You'll Experience:

Our Behavioral Financial Planning & Financial Therapy Undergraduate Interns fulfill a comprehensive range of responsibilities throughout their internship experience.

• Observation and learning - Observe financial coaching and planning sessions through video recordings, witness the supervision process, and learn about case conceptualization in behavioral financial planning and financial therapy through discussions with experienced faculty and student financial coaches
• Skill development - Engage with readings, videos, and assignments focused on exploring the practice and profession of behavioral financial planning and financial therapy
• Collaborative learning - Work as a cohort to enhance understanding and application of financial planning and therapy concepts through regular class meetings
• Professional networking - Meet with professionals in the field to learn about career pathways and real-world applications of behavioral financial planning and financial therapy
• Community engagement - Support the Love and Money Center's outreach programming and campus efforts promoting financial and relational wellbeing

Who Should Apply?

UGA undergraduate students from any major or college who apply should have a strong interest in exploring careers in behavioral financial planning and financial therapy. We look for interns who exude a positive attitude, independence, and self-motivation - and who display high levels of maturity and dependability.