COUN 5800 - Internship in Counseling

Description: This course requires the student to arrange an independent and appropriate clinical practicum in an approved counseling setting. While engaged in a practicum, an appropriately licensed or certified therapist must directly supervise the student. The purpose of the field experience is to provide an opportunity to practice counseling skills in an applied setting under the supervision of an experienced practitioner and under the direction of an faculty member. The course instructor and the field-site supervisor closely monitor the activity of the student. (600 total clock hours required)

Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: COUN 5413 Methods and Techniques of Counseling, COUN 5603 Practicum I, COUN 5733 Practicum II for CMHC.
Restrictions: This course is only available to degree seeking students. Permission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Coordinator and/or program chair permission is required.