INTERNSHIPS.

Internships are arranged for individual students based on their particular interests. They are meant to provide students with intensive exposure to a behavior analytic research or service setting and should only be arranged after the student has completed all practica. Internships are to be arranged by the student. For help or questions about internships, contact Behavior.Analysis@unt.edu

Interns should be viewed as an asset to the placement settings and an ambassador for our program. Internships are an opportunity to do advanced, independent work as a behavior analyst.

The internship involves an extended period of intensive work usually full time for six weeks or more approximately 240 clock hours). An individual internship program may require more clock hours because the internship supervisor recognizes that more time will be required to accomplish the student’s objectives.

Highly trained behavior analysts must supervise internships, and the work must be primarily behavior analytic in nature. Students will typically complete internships outside of the department; however, some internship programs (particularly focusing on basic research) can be completed within the department. A list of past internship sites and additional helpful tips and strategies for internships are provided on the next page.

Some internships are completed within the DBA. Internships completed with the DB have a different focus from DBA g curriculum. They might include a research, systems analysis, or staff train supervision. They must have agreeme chosen faculty member. Several members have helped students to coord internship within the scope of their labs.

Some internships are completed outs DBA. Internships that are completed ou the DBA provide students with an oppor network for employment. They can in wide range of activities and settings. H students must have an agreement betw site supervisor and the internship coordi