Counseling Internship. ((1-3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6710R and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program Provides students with supervised clinical experience to develop advanced counseling skills and integrate professional knowledge into practice. Provides supervision both on-site by a qualified clinical supervisor and on campus through weekly faculty-led group supervision sessions designed to deepen reflection on internship experiences, address complex client needs, and navigate site-related concerns. Emphasizes the advanced application of counseling theories and techniques, integration of assessment and diagnostic information, and nuanced consideration of client characteristics in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and treatment implementation. Facilitates peer support and professional consultation to strengthen clinical competence and promote continued growth as a counselor. Requires students to complete the direct and indirect clinical hours mandated by DOPL and CACREP. Repeatable for a minimum of two semesters, can be repeated for up to four semesters for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.