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The Carruth Center will be closed from 12/20/2025-1/4/2025 and will re-open on 1/5/2025. Students experiencing mental health emergencies should use the after-hours emergency line for immediate assistance during this time. Those experiencing life threatening emergencies should visit their closest emergency department. 


To schedule an appointment, click "Make An Appointment" during our operational hours or call 304-293-4431. If you're experiencing a crisis, text WVU to 741741 or call 304-293-4431.

Application Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education 

Completion of all required coursework and practicum experiences in a counseling or clinical psychology doctoral program is required prior to the starting date of internship. Successful completion of comprehensive examinations and dissertation proposal are required prior to the ranking deadline. Please see application procedures.

Experience 

The equivalent of 1200 hours of supervised practicum in counseling/psychotherapy. Applicants must have 325 hours of direct clinical interventions (therapy) hours. 75 hours of these 325 hours must include therapy with adults (18 and over).

Background Check

All new employees of the Carruth Center at West Virginia University are required to successfully pass a background check, including a verification of authorization to work legally in the US, as a condition of employment.

Please see application procedures .