After completing a number of classes in the field of psychology, opportunities for application are provided in an international internship setting. Historically, the APCT program goes to Montevideo, Uruguay, where several opportunities for service exist.
The general format for the summer consists of an 150 hour internship (6 credit hours), a 3-hour Spanish class at the appropriate level, and a 3-hour Uruguayan Culture class presented at the Universidad de Catholica in Montevideo. The length of the experience is generally 6-8 weeks.
The internship opportunities available to students are varied, but all contain both a research and service component. Some students choose to work with street children through an organization called El Abrojo. For these students, research opportunities have been available through a local depression clinic.
Other students pursue a heavily research oriented program through Alianza, an organization that teaches English to Uruguayan's. These site includes an emphasis on research methodology, and service in an educational setting.
To further enhance the experience, numerous trips are available to the students, including weekend trips to the Interior of Uruguay, Buenos Aires, and Iguazu Falls in Brazil.
