PSYC 575: Counseling Internship I

Counseling Internship I involve a placement in a clinical setting to enable students to develop counseling skills and integrate professional knowledge and skills. Advanced Counseling Internship provides an opportunity to perform some of the activities that a mental health counselor would perform under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. In addition to the supervised clinical experience, the course involves a weekly seminar on campus. Prior permission of the Practicum/Internship Coordinator is required in order to arrange a practicum placement that is appropriate to the student's academic career goals. Students complete between 300-450 hours for this course, of which 150 should be direct hours5.