Practical Experiences
This page highlights practical experiences some of our past psychology students have completed in a variety of fields. We encourage you to contact organizations of interest to ask about available opportunities.
Psychology majors may be able to earn course credit while participating in their experiences. For details, contact your department advisor or ASC Career Success.
After-School All-Stars
- Youth Program Intern
- Youth Program Intern
Balanced Family Academy
- Pre-school Intern
- Pre-school Intern
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Ohio
- Project Manager
- Project Manager
Boundless
- Behavior Technician
- Behavior Technician
Boys and Girls Club of America
- Youth Engagement Specialist
- Youth Engagement Specialist
Brain Balance
- Classroom Assistant
- Classroom Assistant
Bridgeway Academy
- Classroom Assistant
- Classroom Assistant
Brightside Academy
- Classroom Assistant
- Classroom Assistant
Buckeye Ranch
- Day Camp Leader
- Development Intern
Camp Joy
- Camp Leader
- Camp Leader
Camp Walden
- Camp Leader
- Camp Leader
Canal Winchester Schools
- Occupational Therapy Intern
- Occupational Therapy Intern
City of Upper Arlington, Parks and Recreation
- Day Camp Leader
- Day Camp Leader
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Summer ADHD Treatment Intern
- Summer ADHD Treatment Intern
Cleveland Clinic Children's Behavioral Health
- Undergraduate Group Counselor
- Summer ADHD Treatment Intern
Columbus Alternative High School
- Guidance Counselor Intern
- Guidance Counselor Intern
Columbus Dream Center
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Columbus Early Learning Center
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Columbus Metropolitan Library
- Homework Help Center Intern
- Homework Help Center Intern
Crane Center for Early Childhood Education
- Research Assistant
- Research Assistant
First Tee - Cleveland
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
Girls on the Run of Central Ohio
- Group Leader
- Group Leader
Hittle House
- Therapy Assistant
- Therapy Assistant
JCC of Greater Columbus
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
Kadiant
- Behavioral Technician
- Behavioral Technician
National Student Leadership Conference
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
National Youth Advocate Program
- Youth Mentor
- Youth Mentor
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Technician
- Behavioral Technician
New Story Schools
- Behavioral Education Assistant
- Behavioral Education Assistant
Northwestern University School of Medicine
- Child Specialist
- Child Specialist
Olentangy High School
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
OSU, Camp Recky
- Camp Counselor
- Camp Counselor
OSU, LiFEsports
- Day Camp Counselor
- Day Camp Counselor
Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare
- Classroom Assistant
- Classroom Assistant
Neil Klatskin Day Camps, JCC (NJ)
- Head Teacher
- Head Teacher
Project Sunshine
- Ronald McDonald House Volunteer
- Ronald McDonald House Volunteer
Recreation Unlimited
- Camp Leader
- Camp Leader
Richland County Children's Services
- Intake Intern
- Intake Intern
SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
- Conference Assistant
- Conference Assistant
Sitting Made Simple
- Office Intern
- Office Intern
South Side Early Learning Center
- Family Services Intern
- Family Services Intern
USA Patriots
- Kids Camp Summer Intern
- Kids Camp Summer Intern
YMCA Hilltop
- Youth Development Leader
- Youth Development Leader
YMCA Columbus
- Youth Program Assistant
- Youth Program Assistant
Young Life
- Counselor
- Counselor
Zenith Academy
- ESL Classroom Aide
Aventiv Research
Student position(s) held:
- Medical Research Intern
- Medical Research Intern
Alta Home Health Care
Student position(s) held:
- Occupational Therapy Intern
- Occupational Therapy Intern
American Heart Association
Student position(s) held:
- Development Intern
- Development Intern
American Red Cross of Central Ohio
Student position(s) held:
- Blood Services Intern
- Blood Services Intern
BHT AAPIO Clinic
Student position(s) held:
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
Student position(s) held:
- Teen Leader
- Behavioral Health Intern
Cleveland Clinic
Student position(s) held:
- Student Researcher
- Student Researcher
Cleveland Clinic Children's Behavioral Health
Student position(s) held:
- Undergraduate Group Counselor
- Undergraduate Group Counselor
Crothall Healthcare (at OSUWMC)
Student position(s) held:
- Patient Transport Intern
- Patient Transport Intern
Dr. Susan Weltner-Brunton, Ph.D. & Associates, Inc.
Student position(s) held:
- Administrative Intern
- Administrative Intern
Dublin Springs Hospital
Student position(s) held:
- Therapist Intern
- Therapist Intern
Flourish Integrated Therapy
Student position(s) held:
- Occupational Therapy Intern
- Occupational Therapy Intern
Halim Clinic (Toledo, OH)
Student position(s) held:
- Dental Assistant Intern
- Dental Assistant Intern
MetroHealth Systems
Student position(s) held:
- Occupational Therapy Intern
- Occupational Therapy Intern
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Student position(s) held:
- Residential Director
- Residential Director
Mindfulness Center
Student position(s) held:
- Training Intern
- Training Intern
National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS
Student position(s) held:
- Peer Advocate for Total Health (PATH)
- Peer Advocate for Total Health (PATH)
The National Registry of EMTs
Student position(s) held:
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Student position(s) held:
- Behavioral Technician
- Research Assistant
- Critical Assessment Treatment Clinic - Observation Hours
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Student position(s) held:
- Child Specialist
- Child Specialist
Ohio Addiction Recovery Center
Student position(s) held:
- Internships for Therapists, Social Workers, and more
- Internships for Therapists, Social Workers, and more
Ohio HIV Hotline
Student position(s) held:
- Helpline Volunteer
- Helpline Volunteer
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
Student position(s) held:
- Research Intern
- Research Intern
OSU James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Student position(s) held:
- Patient Experience Intern
- Patient Experience Intern
OSU Student Wellness Center
Student position(s) held:
- Wellness Ambassador
- Buckeye Peer Access Line Intern
OSU Wexner Medical Center
Student position(s) held:
- Critical Care Family Support Intern
- College Volunteer
OSU Wexner Medical Center: Eye & Ear Institute
Student position(s) held:
- Intern
- Intern
PrimaryOne Health
Student position(s) held:
- Intern
- Intern
Raphael Healthcare
Student position(s) held:
- Home Health Aid
- Home Health Aid
Resolve Physio
Student position(s) held:
- PT Intern
- PT Intern
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
Student position(s) held:
- Scientific Communications Intern
- Scientific Communications Intern
The Spot Athletics
Student position(s) held:
- Sports Performance Coach Intern
- Sports Performance Coach Intern
St. John's County Council on Aging
Student position(s) held:
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Syntero
Student position(s) held:
- Older Adult Program Intern
- Older Adult Program Intern
University of Toledo, Athletic Development
Student position(s) held:
- Athletic Development Intern
Absolute Care
- Disabilities Assistant
- Disabilities Assistant
ADAMH
- Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Intern
- Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Intern
Alvis
- Intern and Volunteer Manager
- Intern and Volunteer Manager
B.R.E.A.D.
- Mental Health Advocate
- Mental Health Advocate
Behavior Services of Texas, LLC
- Mentor
- Mentor
Buckeye Ranch
- Day Camp Leader, Development Intern
- Day Camp Leader, Development Intern
Center for Balanced Living
- Student Therapy Intern
- Student Therapy Intern
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Summer ADHD Treatment Intern
- Summer ADHD Treatment Intern
Cleveland Clinic Children's Behavioral Health
- Undergraduate Group Counselor
- Summer ADHD Treatment Intern
Coleman Professional Services
- Recovery Services Intern
- Recovery Services Intern
Crisis Text Line
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Conversations to Remember
- Student Outreach Intern
- Student Outreach Intern
Directions of Youth and Family Services
- Student Intern
- Student Intern
Dr. Susan Weltner-Brunton, Ph.D. & Associates, Inc.
- Administrative Intern
- Administrative Intern
Dublin Springs Hospital
Student position(s) held:
- Therapist Intern
- Therapist Intern
Family Empowerment Associates
- Behavior Assistant
- Behavior Assistant
Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
First Step Recovery Centers
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Helpline-Hotline
- Crisis Support Hotline Volunteer
- Crisis Support Hotline Volunteer
Hittle House
- Therapy Assistant
- Clinical Team Intern
Kadiant
- Behavioral Technician
- Behavioral Technician
Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center (IL)
- Student Intern
- Student Intern
Live Wellness Center
- Research and Counseling Intern
- Research and Counseling Intern
Maryhaven
- Counselor Assistant
- Counselor Assistant
Matrix Psychological Services
- Patient Services Coordinator
- Patient Services Coordinator
Maumee Valley Guidance Center
- Student Intern
- Student Intern
NAMI Franklin County
- Behavioral Health Intern
- Behavioral Health Intern
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Technician
- Behavioral Technician
New Horizons Mental Health Services
- Clinical Community Support Specialist
- Clinical Community Support Specialist
New Story Schools
- Behavioral Education Assistant
- Behavioral Education Assistant
North Central Mental Health Services
- Educational Resource Intern
- Educational Resource Intern
North Central Mental Health Services - Suicide Prevention Services
- Suicide Prevention Hotline Volunteer
- Suicide Prevention Hotline Volunteer
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Research Intern
- Research Intern
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
- Information Intern
- Information Intern
OSU, Psychological Services Center
- PSC Phone Screener
- PSC Phone Screener
OSU, Student Wellness Center
- Wellness Ambassador
- Buckeye Peer Access Line Intern
OSU, Suicide Prevention Program (REACH)
- Student Community Advocate
- Student Community Advocate
PBJ Connections
- Equine-Assisted Therapy Intern
- Equine-Assisted Therapy Intern
Personal Best Consulting
- Psychology Intern
- Psychology Intern
Richland County Children's Services
- Intake Intern
- Intake Intern
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
- Behavioral Health Intern
- Behavioral Health Intern
SARNCO
- Direct Service Advocate
- Direct Service Advocate
Silver Lining Group
- Intern
- Intern
Star House
- Homeless Youth Advocate
- Homeless Youth Advocate
Stepping Stone Residential Facility
- Direct Core Staff
- Direct Core Staff
Syntero
- Older Adult Program Intern
- Older Adult Program Intern
TEACCH (UNC Autism Program)
- Training Assistant
- Training Assistant
Transformative Psychotherapy, LLC
- Intern
- Intern
Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter
- Student Intern Volunteer
4 Paws for Ability
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
AmeriCorps
- Mentors for Success Intern
- Mentors for Success Intern
B.R.E.A.D.
- Mental Health Advocate
- Mental Health Advocate
Columbus Dream Center
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Community Computer Alliance
- Job Readiness Manager
- Job Readiness Manager
First Tee - Cleveland
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
Girls on the Run of Central Ohio
- Group Leader
- Group Leader
Goodwill Art Studio and Gallery
- Studio Intern
- Studio Intern
Habitat for Humanity
- Family Support Specialist
- Family Support Specialist
Hattie Larlham
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
iBELIEVE Foundation
- Summer Intern
- Summer Intern
Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Intake and Volunteer Services Intern, Development Intern
- Intake and Volunteer Services Intern, Development Intern
Mercy for Animals
- National Volunteer Coordinator
- National Volunteer Coordinator
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue
- Non-Profit Intern
- Non-Profit Intern
Project Sunshine
- Ronald McDonald House Volunteer
- Ronald McDonald House Volunteer
Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter
- Student Intern Volunteer
- Student Intern Volunteer
Us Together
- Women's Support/Educator
- Women's Support/Educator
USA Patriots
- Kids Camp Summer Intern
- Kids Camp Summer Intern
We Amplify Voices (Formly the Dick and Jane Project)
- Music Intern
- Music Intern
Women's Fund of Central Ohio
- Communications Intern
- Communications Intern
YMCA Hilltop
- Youth Development Leader
- Youth Development Leader
YMCA Columbus
- Youth Program Assistant
ASC Center for Career and Professional Success
- Peer Career Advisor
- Peer Career Advisor
Camp Recky
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Summer Camp Counselor
College of Dentistry
- Office of Admissions Intern
- Office of Admissions Intern
Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
- Office Assistant
- Office Assistant
Dennis Learning Center
- Academic Coach
- Academic Coach
LiFEsports
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Summer Camp Counselor
Nisonger Center
- Ace! Volunteer (Autism)
- TOPS Volunteer (Developmental Disabilities)
- LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
OSU Wexner Medical Center
- College Volunteer
- College Volunteer
Psychology Department
- Psychology Student Ambassador
- Psychology 2220 Peer Expert
- Undergraduate Teaching Experience Mentee
Psychological Services Center
- Psychological Services Center Phone Screener
- Psychological Services Center Phone Screener
Student-Athlete Support Services (SASSO)
- Tutor
- Tutor
Student Legal Services
- Legal Intern
- Legal Intern
Student Wellness Center
- BASICS/CASICS Facilitator
- Body Project Facilitator
- Buckeye Peer Access Line Volunteer
- Scarlet and Gray Financial Coach
- Wellness Coach
- Wellness Ambassador
Suicide Prevention Program
- Intern
- Peers REACHing Out
Apple, Inc.
- Customer Support Specialist
- Customer Support Specialist
Best Buy
- Student position(s) held: Training and Development Intern
- Student position(s) held: Training and Development Intern
Bubble Skincare, The A List
- Marketing Intern
- Partnership Department Intern
Cleveland Metroparks
- Marketing Communications Intern
- Marketing Communications Intern
Community Computer Alliance
- Job Readiness Manager
- Job Readiness Manager
Cornerstone Global Partners
- Executive Recruiter Intern
- Executive Recruiter Intern
Craig Group, Inc.
- Public Relations & Marketing Intern
- Public Relations & Marketing Intern
CVS Health
- Corporate/Retail Intern
- Corporate/Retail Intern
Designer Shoe Warehouse
- HR Intern
- HR Intern
Fahlgren Mortine (Formerly SBC Advertising)
- Marketing Intern
- Marketing Intern
HR Simplifi Solutions
- HR Intern
- HR Intern
Lockheed Martin
- Leadership Dev. & Org. Effectiveness Intern
- Talent & Org. Capability Intern
Nationwide Insurance
- Process Management Analyst
- Process Management Analyst
Northwestern Mutual Insurance
- Financial Representative Intern
- Financial Representative Intern
Perry ProTech (Lima, OH)
- Administrative Intern
- Administrative Intern
Prosper Insights and Analytics
- Sales Intern
- Sales Intern
Sitting Made Simple
- Office Intern
- Office Intern
Selph Law, Ltd.
- Human Resources Intern
- Human Resources Intern
Smoothie King
- Marketing Intern
- Marketing Intern
Tailored Management
- Job Placement Intern
- Job Placement Intern
TiER1 Performance Solutions
- Organizational Consultant Intern
- Organizational Consultant Intern
Unilever
- Marketing Intern
- Marketing Intern
Victoria's Secret
- Associate Relations HR Intern
- Associate Relations HR Intern
Walt Disney Company
- Human Resources Intern
- Human Resources Intern
Worthington Steel
- HR Intern
Akron Children's Hospital
- Research Assistant
- Research Assistant
Battelle
- Human Factors Intern
- Human Factors Intern
CISabroad
- Education Abroad Intern
- Education Abroad Intern
COSI
- Research Assistant
- Research Assistant
Five14 Church
- Group Coordinator Intern
- Group Coordinator Intern
Harvard
- Proctor/Summer RA
- Proctor/Summer RA
IMPACT Safety Columbus
- Course Assistant
- Course Assistant
Ohio University, Bexley CIRS Research
- Research Assistant
- Research Assistant
OSU, ASC Center for Career and Professional Success
- Peer Career Advisor
- Peer Career Advisor
OSU, College of Dentistry
- Office of Admissions Intern
- Office of Admissions Intern
OSU, Summer Conference Housing
- Conference Assistant
- Conference Assistant
Stadium Scholarship Program
- Volunteer
- Volunteer
Upward Bound Program, Case Western Reserve
- Resident Assistant