COUN 582 Internship

This course provides for the application of theory and the development of counseling skills through professional practice under supervision in an approved setting. Clinical Mental Health Counseling students will complete required hours in a clinical setting.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Students will complete 600 hours of supervised counseling internship in roles and settings with clients relevant to their specialty area (3J).
2. 2. Internship students will complete at least 240 hours of direct service (3K).
3. 3. Internship students will have weekly interaction with supervisors that averages one hour per week of individual supervision throughout the internship (3L).
4. 4. Internship students participate in group supervision on a regular schedule throughout the internship. Group supervision must be provided by a counselor education program faculty member or a student supervisor who is under the supervision of a counselor education program faculty member.(3L)
5. 5. Internship students will actively prepare for the licensing exam required of their respective states, either the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE)