Practicum and Internship Experience
As part of the Counseling Program requirements, students will engage in a one-year
clinical experience that will include one semester of Practicum and two semesters
of Internship. Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours in one semester at their
practicum site and a minimum of 600 hours across two semesters at their internship
site. These requirements are in alignment with CACREP standards and most state licensure
boards, to review CACREP鈥檚 Practicum and Internship standards on their website. Students
from states that require additional hours from their Practicum and Internship courses
may obtain them while enrolled in these courses.
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Students pursuing the Clinical Mental Health concentration may choose sites such as
mental health centers, hospitals, addiction clinics, college counseling centers, governmental
institutions, etc., while students pursuing the School concentration will find a site
in public or private school.听Students pursuing the combined option will enroll in
an additional internship experience, completing three semesters of internship in total.
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Students are responsible for finding a site in their local area that meets requirements
outlined in the Practicum and Internship Handbook (linked below). Once a site is identified
and agrees to onboard the student as an intern, the student will complete a Practicum
and Internship Application through Tevera. Once the application has been approved,
the P&I Coordinator will initiate the process of completing a Memorandum of Understanding
between 橙子视频 and the site.
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Practicum and Internship Coordinator
The role of the Practicum/Internship (P&I) Coordinator is to organize all matters
related to the Practicum and Internship courses. This includes supporting students
in identifying practicum and internship sites, creating Memorandums of Understanding
(MOU) with sites, and resolving conflicts between practicum and internship sites and
students. Other specific responsibilities are as follows:
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receives and responds to inquiries from students and potential students regarding
master's-level practicum and internship experiences;
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works with faculty to integrate the MOU process into the Methods of Counseling, Legal
and Ethical Issues, and Advanced Techniques courses to ensure the MOU is complete
by the time students begin Practicum;
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reviews and approves student Practicum and Internship applications and all required
paperwork;
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reviews and updates documentation required for Practicum and Internship courses and
sites;
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ensures instructor/supervisor adherence to program policies regarding client care,
supervision of student counselors, and supervision of student supervisors;
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oversees supervisor training for supervisors, found on the program website;
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ensures instructor and site supervisor adherence to program policies regarding Practicum
and Internship experiences;
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oversees the overall clinical training process in collaboration with Counseling faculty
at 橙子视频 from Counseling Methods to Advanced Techniques in Counseling, Summer Workshop,
Practicum, and Internship.
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The current P&I Coordinator is Dr. Poppy Moon. Please contact Dr. Moon at moon@ulm.eduif you have any questions that are not addressed in the handbook or orientation videos.
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The International Society of Counseling (ISC) Canvas Page
To support students in their practicum and internship experience, the Counseling faculty
have created an ISC Canvas page with a 橙子视频 Practicum and Internship Hub than contains
a wide range of resources. On this page, students will find helpful tutorials to help
with completing forms, logging hours, and understanding evaluations for Practicum
and Internship.
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To locate the ISC Canvas shell, go into your Canvas account, look for the shell titled
International Society for Counseling, and click on the Practicum & Internship Hub banner.
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The page includes tips for finding a site, sample outreach emails, and a list of previously
approved locations. Students also have access to important documents such as the most
current Practicum and Internship Handbook, Site Supervisor Manuals, and sample forms.
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A techniques section is available to help students build counseling skills and learn
creative strategies you can use in sessions.
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In addition, the page offers ideas for professional development and a collection of
recommended books and documentaries on a variety of counseling topics to broaden your
knowledge and support lifelong learning.
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We encourage students to visit the ISC Canvas page regularly, as it will be updated
regularly with new tools, reminders, and announcements. This page is available to
you starting your first semester at 橙子视频.
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