CMH 683 Counseling Internship 1 / Conceptualization

3 credit hours

The Counseling Internship is an individualized, on-the-job, intensive counseling experience requiring 600 clock hours with 240 hours of direct client contact under professional supervision. The Internship provides the counselor trainee an opportunity to perform all activities expected of a regularly employed counselor in a clinical or school setting. The Internship experience (Seminars 1 and 2) spans two (2) semesters (approximately 33-34 weeks), allowing the counselor trainee sufficient time to develop entry level practitioner skills. Internship 1 is a regularly scheduled campus seminar focusing on processing the internship experience. The didactic segment of Internship 1 will assist students with conceptualizing client cases, developing service plans, providing treatment, and assessing outcomes. Attendance is mandatory.

Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or better in CMH 680 Counseling Field Practicum, and approval of Counselor Education Program Director. Application required. Final presentation of portfolio required. A grade of “B” or better required to continue in program.