The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program offers junior and senior undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a face to face clinical undergraduate internship. The internship provides hands-on experience for students as they learn what it means to work with families, individuals, couples, and children by  participating in our consultation teams at FamilyWorks, our family therapy clinic.

The clinical undergraduate internship is offered face-to-face in the Fall, Spring, & Summer semesters. This experience allows students to watch live therapy sessions as well as participate in other clinical opportunities. The face-to-face Summer semester internship offers a little more flexibility allowing students the choice to participate for the entire summer semester (June-July) or for one month (June).

For more information or if you have questions, contact:

Dr. Jennifer Lambert-Shute (jjshute@valdosta.edu, 229-245-4323)

  • Current GPA *an overall GPA of 2.7 on all attempted course work or 3.0 or higher for the last two years is required to be an intern at FamilyWorks
  • Minimum of 60 credit hours completed when you start the internship
  • Interview with the MFT Faculty
  • Demonstrate professionalism and the ability to follow ethical guidelines
  • A willingness to collaborate with and learn from others
  • Be enrolled in a 1 credit course, MFTH 7650: MFT Clinical Undergraduate Internship. The course meets one day a week for an hour and is scheduled based on student's availabilty.

  • Watch weekly live therapy sessions
  • Participate in treatment team meetings
  • Participate in reflecting teams
  • Practice clinical skills
    • Write case notes
    • Use a genogram
    • Navigate ethical scenarios 
    • Conduct a case presentation
    • Read & discuss clinical articles
  • Have the opportunity to talk with current graduate students about the graduate school application process (application, interview, writing samples, etc.)
  • Learn what Marriage and Family Therapists do, where they work, etc.

Virtual Information Session

bales_mackinley-headshot.png Mackinley Bales

Hello, my name is Mackinley Bales. I am an undergraduate senior at Valdosta State University studying psychology. I hope to pursue a career in the mental health field such as social work or counseling. I am passionate about raising mental health awareness as well as bringing joy to others 

benjamin_ashanti-headshot.png Ashanti Benjamin 

Hi! My name is Ashanti Benjamin, and I am from Warner Robins, Georgia. I graduate in May 2025, majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology. After graduating, I plan on furthering my education and getting my master's in marriage and family therapy. My dream is to be a marriage and family therapist. I believe that the relationships that we have with one another are important. In the future, I hope to be able to help others. 

bouldin_radiance-headshot.png Radiance Bouldin

Hi everyone! My name is Radiance Bouldin, and I am from Loganville, Ga. I am a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry. After graduating from Valdosta State, I would like to take a gap year to travel before committing to medical school for a dual psychiatry neurology program. My ultimate career goal is to open my own private practice. I am aware that achieving this requires determination, but I believe the effort will be worthwhile in the end. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family. I'm also a huge music fan, always on the lookout for new music, collecting records, and attending concerts 

green_jermarcus-headshot.png Jermarcus Green

Hi, my name is Jermarcus Green, I’m an undergraduate student studying Psychology and Spanish. My goal is to become a bilingual therapist and work with a variety of different populations. I like MFT because of its stance on therapy that’s similar to mine. My goal with this internship is to gain firsthand experience in a clinic alongside future therapists and teachers 

webster_yannecia-headshot.png Yan'necia Webster

Hi, everyone! My name is Yan’necia Webster, and I’m from the small country town of Micanopy, FL. Psychology has always been my first love, and I’ve always had a heart for helping others. I believe this field is my purpose and calling from God. Throughout my college years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with adolescents and adults diagnosed with various illnesses as a direct care tech. This experience has given me valuable insight into the challenges and rewards of the field and has deepened my passion for it. My ultimate goal is to one day have my own private practice, where I can continue to support and empower others on their journeys. I recently transferred from Fort Valley State University to Valdosta State University to further my studies, and I’m excited to gain more hands-on experience through this internship. I look forward to learning and growing within this program

Internship Applications

To apply click on the following link: Application for MFT Clinical Undergraduate Fall & Spring. To see the exact due date please click on the application link.

Cost:

Face to Face Course: The class counts as a 1 credit hour course. The cost will be the in-state tuition fee for 1 credit hour, plus technology and institutional fees. (Link to tuition page) Tuition And Fee Schedule Click Here

 

Clinical Internship:

During the Summer semester, we offer a flexible schedule which allows students to choose to attend the internship for one month (June) or for the entire summer semester (June-July). Please note the summer internship is ONLY offered as a hybrid course. To see exact dates possible, please click on the application link. 

If one chooses the hybrid option, the 1 credit course will be offered online. However, the consultation teams, where the intern can observe live therapy cases are only offered face to face. The teams meet one day a week from 12-7 for the entire summer semester. Interns can choose how often and for what duration they would like to attend. 

For more information, please contact Jennifer Lambert-Shute at jjshute@valdosta.edu

To apply click on the following link: Application for MFT Clinical Undergraduate Internship Summer  

Cost:

The Course counts as a 1 credit hour online course. The cost will be the total in-state tuition for 1 credit hours. (Link to tuition page) Tuition Cost Click Here

Note: A waiver of select mandatory fees may be granted to students enrolled solely in practicum experiences or internships/externships located at least 50 miles from Valdosta State University. For a copy of the form, please email Dr. Jennifer Shute @ jjshute@valdosta.edu or follow this link: Waiver Click Here

Non-VSU Student Information: As a non-VSU student you will have to apply for transient status at VSU. After a student has been accepted the following will need to be completed:

  • Meet with our academic advisor to discuss the steps you will need to follow at your own institution to be a transient student at VSU.
  • Complete an application (This will be emailed to you once you have been accepted.)
  • A letter of transient permission from UF. This can be official from the Registrar or an email from your advisor saying you have permission to take a course at VSU.
  • A copy of your driver’s license (this is for Verification of Lawful Presence purposes).