May be repeated as needed. It is the student's responsibility to develop a proposal, initiate contact with a faculty member willing to serve as mentor and see that all requirements are met. Weekly campus meetings are also required. Weekly meetings will be organized and directed by the graduate faculty. Interns spend a minimum of 600 clock hours over one semester for six credit hours.
Specific emphasis is placed on direct contact with consumers of mental health counseling services.
The internship includes all activities a regularly employed mental health counselor would perform. It provides interns with an opportunity to develop and apply clinical diagnostic skills and counseling skills in a practical setting. A topical seminar is a graduate course devoted to a significant topic of current interest to several students and an instructor. Most summer short courses will be topical seminars. Topical seminars are offered on sufficient demand and may not be scheduled each year.