An integration of school counseling theories and models, current issues, case studies and an action-research project will be the focus of the course. In these classes students have an opportunity to explore topics of interest in an intensive and independent manner. Topics must be selected, and an independent study pursued, with the approval and supervision of a member of the faculty in guidance and counseling. An intensive field-based experience for candidates in the master's degree programs in college student personnel services, school counseling, community counseling and the specialist's degree in counseling. Counseling knowledge and advanced competencies are integrated in a setting under professional supervision.
Placements are in a variety of community agency, school, college or educational settings.
Application for the internship and approval for placement are required prior to registration. 600 hours in the setting are required for the counseling programs.