Training Opportunities

Scenery — Towson University is located in the suburban city of Towson which is only 15 minutes from downtown Baltimore!

Building — The Health and Counseling Centers were recently re-located to the newly renovated building with state-of-the-art facilities.

Staff — The staff at the Counseling Center strives to create a warm and inviting space for all.

Training for the helping professions is a major commitment. The Counseling Center has a doctoral internship program that is fully approved by the American Psychological Association. The Counseling Center also offers externship training experiences for doctoral students in counseling and clinical psychology, as well as peer education programs for Towson undergraduate students.

Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology

The doctoral internship in health service psychology has been APA accredited since 1984. The Doctoral Internship program at Towson University's Counseling Center is directed by Dr. Diane Sobel, Director of Training. Learn more information about what is expected of a doctoral intern at the Towson University Counseling Center and/or how to apply to be a member in the doctoral intern program.

Find out what our previous doctoral interns have accomplished!

Previous Doctoral Interns (PDF)

Externship Program

The Towson University Counseling Center provides training through its Externship Program to students enrolled in doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, pastoral psychology, or related fields. The Externship Program at Towson University's Counseling Center is directed by Dr. Chrissy Walsh, Externship Program Coordinator. Learn more information about what is expected of an extern at the Towson University Counseling Center and/or how to apply to be a member in the Externship program.