Student practicum experience is obtained on-site in the Counselor Education Clinic. The practicum experiences are gained during the semester the student is enrolled in a specific practicum. Students are required to complete supervised practicum experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours. It includes a minimum of 40 hours of direct service with clients, a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision, a minimum of one and one-half hours per week of group supervision with other students, and formal evaluation at the completion of the practicum. The internship experience is planned to meet certification and licensure requirements.
Interns meet in a scheduled class and receive on site supervision from the field supervisor.
Evaluation is provided by both field staff and your instructor. Placement sites are selected based on the student s career goals, the faculty advisor s recommendation, and the needs of the internship site. Interns have been assigned to all areas of student affairs and administration in a variety of institutions in higher education.