Paid Federal Internships

Since its inception in 1997, NAFEO's Internship Program has placed a variety of graduate and undergraduate students from across the nation in internships in federal agencies within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and nationwide.

The Internship Program is committed to placing students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Predominately Black Institutions (PBI's) in internships, which provide lifelong learning experiences that enhance personal and professional development. 


Applicant Requirements:

- A completed online application (www.nafeointernships.net);


- An updated resume;


- 3.0 GPA or higher;

- Official transcripts (upon request);


- Currently enrolled in college.

Apply now.

DYRS Job Fair

The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)*

Hosts Job Fair at the Old Council Chambers

DYRS seeks to hire qualified job applicants interested in improving public safety

through rehabilitation and building on youth’s strengths.

WHO: The DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation (DYRS), the District’s cabinet level juvenile justice agency, announced today a job fair seeking to employ potential applicants with interest and experience in the areas of juvenile justice, youth development, children’s health, and public safety in a secure environment. 

WHAT: The DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation (DYRS) is seeking to employ individuals who have experience interacting with youth in a secure therapeutic treatment environment and are interested in providing court-involved youth the opportunity to rehabilitate and become productive citizens. The department is interested in qualified applicants with at least 60 college credit hours and between one to three years experience working in a youth treatment program.

Applicants should bring their resumes or completed DC 2000.

Eligible applicants will receive conditional job offers.

WHEN: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Friday, February 18, 2011

WHERE: 441 4^th Street NW, Old Council Chambers, Washington, D.C. (Judiciary Square metro station).
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*About DYRS: The District of Columbia’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is the District’s cabinet level juvenile justice agency. DYRS improves public safety by giving court involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the youths’ and families’ strengths in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety. 

Important Updates

Faculty is working on reactivating our Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) chapter, so we can have our induction ceremony this May. Who is eligible to join CSI? Students who have completed at least one semester of full-time graduate coursework in a counseling program, have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 system, and who were recommended for membership by the faculty. Eligible students will be identified by faculty, notified in writing, and given further instructions on application.

Also, it has been suggested that the exit exam (CPCE) should be available for graduating students twice a year: during fall and spring semesters (currently it is available only in spring). The decision about adding another date for the exam in the fall will be made by the faculty (they will discuss it on February, 16th).

Stay tuned for further updates and feel free to contact the Club if you have any questions.

Congratulations, students!

It is official!
Our Counseling program is now CACREP accredited!
Click here to see the record on the CACREP web site.

Department of Energy Scholars Program

Hello friends,

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2011.

What is the DOE Scholars Program?

A unique new approach within DOE for introducing students to DOE’s mission and operations.

As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program, you will have a competitive edge for familiarizing yourself with DOE functions while showcasing your education, talent, and skills.  Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating facilities nationwide. The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.

Requirements: US Citizen, 18+ years old, GPA 2.9 and above.

Application deadline: January 31, 2011.

Stipends: up to $650 per week.

Click here to see Frequently Asked Questions

Application for Internships (additional information, forms)

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)

For students graduating in Spring or Summer 2011, the CPCE, or the exit exam, will be held on February 19th, 2011, from 10am to 2pm. The cost of taking the exam is $40.00 for UDC students and $75.00 for non-UDC students.

Contact Dr. Jefferson to make a payment and to put your name in the list. Payments have to be made in cash or by Money Order. Dr. Jefferson can be reached at her office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 1pm to 4pm. Office number is (202)274-5439.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is it a required exam?

Yes, all graduate students in  the counseling program will have to take and pass CPCE exam to exit this program.

What does CPCE cover?

The exam covers eight content areas studied in core classes: Appraisal Techniques, Research & Program Evaluation, Professional Ethics, Career Development, Theories of Counseling, Human Growth & Development, Counseling Philosophies, and Group Counseling.

Welcome back, students!

As always, Counseling Club is here to support you as you progress through the program. There are several important announcements and friendly reminders that we would like to mention.

First and foremost, the decision about accreditation of our program will be announced next week. Stay tuned!

If you are graduating in Spring or Summer 2011, your exit exam (CPCE) is scheduled for February 19th. Mark your calendar! You will find more details in the Counseling Program Newsletter (hard copy available at the Department of Psychology and Counseling).