COUN 9090 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling

fall 6 cr./spring 6 cr.

The Internship is a two semester experience in a professional counseling agency (600 hours on-site). Students maintain a caseload, participate in related tasks, and meet regularly with their on-site supervisor to discuss case planning and counseling techniques. Students participate in an on-campus seminar with faculty where students receive group supervision, present cases, and discuss internship issues. Faculty conduct site visits to confer with students and on-site supervisors. Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator in the Spring semester before beginning their placement.

Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator one semester in advance of their expected placements to begin arrangements. Prerequisite(s): Stage 2 approval and all non-elective coursework.