HSC 581 Counseling Internship I

The internship reflects the comprehensive work experience of a professional counselor appropriate to the student’s program area. The internship consists of 600-clock hours, with at least 240 direct service hours. The internship experience follows successful completion of the practicum. HSC 581 consists of the first segment of the internship experience. Students integrate classroom theory and l learning with application of counseling skills. This placement is under the supervision of a qualified supervisor who is onsite and provides a one-hour weekly, face-to-face supervision. Placements are individualized according to the student’s area of concentration, learning needs, and interests. Students also participate in a supervisory seminar at the university under the supervision of a counselor educator supervisor. Counselors-in-training are evaluated by the site supervisor and the university supervisor. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 533 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours