Internships

There are several internship arrangements within the Springfield community, the state of Ohio, and throughout the country. These internships are for advanced students interested in practical experience and research. The areas of focus encompass numerous topics, including neuroscience, education, and clinical psychology.

After adequate course preparation, students may also participate in internship programs on a full-time basis. In recent years several such programs have been established with the cooperation of other organizations. Every year approximately 12 Wittenberg students participate in clinical or research internships in the Springfield area or in the student's own community. Students have had internships at sites such as the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH and the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Also, a variety of internship placements are available through the Urban Term program. Students may choose to work in human service organizations, government, corporations, or hospitals in such cities as Philadelphia, Chicago, Portland, or San Diego. These experiences enrich the formal training received in a classroom by "hands-on" application. Wittenberg students have also spent their summers doing research through a program created by the National Science Foundation. This program is designed to give students hands on research experience in the field of psychology, for more information click please click the link above.

The available internship sites with descriptions, and contact information are listed below. For more information please contact the psychology department.

Developmental/Clinical

Bright Beginnings, observe development of children from infancy to preschool age, Cathy Lindquist (937) 390-5555
Child Adolescent Family Center, assist with groups for kids with poor socialization skills, Ellen Stickney (937) 390-7960
Clark County Mental Health Services (PACT), sit in on therapy sessions, Betsy Linnell (937) 390-7960
Child Advocacy Center, work team that provides support for families with child abuse victims, Pam Meermans, (937) 327-3751
Kindercare, observe development of children, Jennifer Schafer (937) 399-3795
Parent Infant Center, accompany social worker on home visits, (937) 322-4939
Rocking Horse Center, observation of play therapy and co-facilitation of group therapy, Crystal Rosenberg (937) 324-1111 ext. 143
Family Service Agency, work with children and group counseling with parents, Carol Grub (937) 325-5564
Gibault Children’s Home, teach children better ways of dealing with behavioral problems, Melissa McGuire (937) 327-3721
McKinley Hall, work with drug dependent youth, Julia Boddie (937) 328-5300
Osterlen Services for Youth, work with youth in a variety of ways, Diane Stupp (937) 399-6101
Youth Challenges, observe/conduct group sessions, Sue Fralick (937) 390-8004
Life Way for Youth, visit foster homes with case manager, H. Gregory Kelly (937) 845-3625
Guernsey County Children Services, assist with Foster/Adoption/Kinship support groups, Jeff Flaherty (740) 439-5555
Bridge House, assist patients with daily activities, Rex Gilbert (937) 390-7967
Mental Health Services for Clark County, facilitate with in patient group sessions, Karen Scott (937) 325-2538
Project Woman, receive sexual assault training, Heather Broderick (937) 322-9098
St. John’s Center Alzheimer’s Unit, work with Alzheimer’s patients, Carol Stambaugh (937) 399-9910
On the Rise, work with adults with disadvantaged backgrounds, Debbie McCullough (937) 964-1402
TAC Industries, support and supervise activities of the disabled workers, Kathy Duffin (937) 328-5200
Friend’s Community Care, learn about the rehab setting and services, Amanda Kelly (937) 767-7363
Amethyst Inc Adult Drug Rehabilitation Center, exposure to treatment setting for chemical dependency and mental health issues, 614-242-1284
Delta Psychology Center, research methods in psychology, Dr. Glen Feltz (937) 652-1474
The Women’s Connection, assist woman on daily basis, Jenny Brady (513) 471-4673
Ramapo Anchorage Camp, P.O. Box 266 Rhinebeck, NY 12572, work with at risk youth, (845) 876-8403
Camp John Marc, 3247 Co. Rd. 110S Meridian, TX 76665, work with children with chronic illness, Annie Shepard (214) 360-0056
Bethsda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., 700 Hoffman Dr. Watertown, WI 53094, work with therapists for a home services group, 1-800-369-4636 ext. 525
Thresholds South, 734 West 74th St. Chicago, IL 60607, shadow professional clinicians, Noel Robinson (773) 536-8400
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, 3811 O’Hara St. Pittsburgh, PA 15213, research regarding the mentally ill, Theresa Cukanow (412) 624-2145
WOAR, sexual violence center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Law/Forensic Related

CASA/GAL, conduct interviews and observations with children and family, Kimberly Bobst (937) 328-2707
Clark County Juvenile Court, have same responsibilities as employees, Wynette Carter (937) 328-2626
Springfield Police Deparment, ride-alongs with police officers, Tom Zawada (937) 324-7691
Clark County Prosecutor’s Office, work with the assistant district attorney, Andrew Wilson (937) 521-1770
Madison Correctional Institute, work with correctional officers, Mike Reger (740) 852-9777
Montgomery County Juvenile Court Probation Department, work with probation officers, (513) 225-6377
U.S. Attorney’s Office, 555 4th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001, help attorneys with litigation efforts, Alicia Hubbard (202) 307-0377

Educational

J.V.S./The Job Center, prepare welfare eligible woman for work, Anna Dent (937) 325-5564
Keifer Alternative Learning Center, attend therapy sessions, (937) 328-6875
South Vienna k-8, facilitate small group sessions with students indentified as “struggling with behavior management”, Ms. Debbie Dredge (937) 568-4038
Springfield City Schools, shadow school psychologists, Gary Molnar (937) 505-4122
Nehemiah Foundation/Springfield City Schools, getting community businesses and agencies involved with education, Chrisdee Rastatter (937) 505-4278
Mechanicsburg Schools, learn responsibilities of school psychologist, Herbert Swiger (937) 834-2453
Columbus Public Schools M.D. Dept. Summmer C.A.R.E., assist teachers with summer camp, Andy Brown (614) 365-5016
Rosemary Center Johanna Grasselli Rehab and Education MRDD, work in a residential children’s home for children with MRDD, Molly Worthington (216) 481-4823

Religion/Pastoral Counseling

Campus Crusade for Christ, study spiritual development and Christian based counseling techniques, Lynne Rohlfing (937) 323-1294
Immanuel Family Life Center, study spiritual development and Christian based counseling techniques, (937) 290-7997

Medical-Related

Community Physicians Dialysis Center, assist patients during their treatment, Judy Ellinger (937) 390-3125 ext. 13
Community Hospital, work with employees at the hospital, Alex Svayg (937) 328-8674
Ear, Nose, and Throat of Springfield, assist patients in becoming familiar with doctors, Connie Mitchell (937) 325-8796
Springfield Hand Rehab, observe various therapeutic activities and treatments, Dudie Adkins (937) 390-7840
Mercy Well Child Clinic, shadow nurses and gain experience from observation, Debbie Durham (937) 484-6157

Sports Psychology

Kettering Sports Medical Center, shadow a certified sports psychologist, Katie Jenkins (937) 395-3905

Neuroscience

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, 5570 Whittaker Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197, shadow doctors at the center, (313) 482-1200

Human Factors

Wright Patterson Air Force Base Armstrong Laboratory, help review experimental paradigms in decision making, Dr. Glenn Wilson (937) 225 8748

I/O Human Resources

Clark County Community Habitat for Humanity, create advocacy training program, Susan Dersch (937) 325-2514
Human Resource Office, work under recruitment and benefits workers, LuAnn Shafer (937) 327-7782
Asst. Dean of Students Office, compile and report assessment data from new students, Holly Reynolds (937) 327-7804
Q-Base, Inc., learn to find candidates for jobs and fit them with companies, David Judson (937) 458-0345
Lonestar Saloon, learn how to properly market a company to the general public, Kelly Cooper (937) 324-8580
Walgreen’s, learn hiring practices, Doug Weiss (513) 781-9557

Geriatric

Menorah Park Center for Senior Living, work with the elderly, Pam Nicholson (216) 839-6662
Masonic Home, co-facilitate activities for the elderly, Paula Burgstaller (937) 325-1531
Villa of Springfield, shadow a physical therapist, Robin Swigant (937) 399-5551