| PRACTICUM /INTERNSHIP INFORMATION |
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Appalachian State University’s master’s in Community Counseling Program has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 1983 and is accredited through 2013. Thus, the requirements for both practicum and internship in community counseling meet the standards as set forth by CACREP.
Download the .PDF version of the entire Community Counseling Practicum Internship Handbook (Rev. 09/07) here. Please note all forms on this page are property of ASU's Community Counseling Program. Please do not reproduce these forms without proper consent and credit to the program.
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PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS: Practicum in Community Counseling (HPC 5900)
Students must complete supervised practicum experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours (average of 8 hours per week over one 15 week semester). This practicum provides for the development of counseling skills under supervision. The student’s practicum includes all of the following:
- A minimum of 40 hours of direct service with clients, including experience in individual and group work. Direct service includes individual, group, family, or marital/relationship counseling, intakes, and consultation. The remaining 60 hours should involve opportunities for the practicum student to become familiar with a variety of professional activities in addition to direct services (e.g., record keeping, referral services, inservice, meetings, conferences, professional development, etc.);
- Weekly interaction with an average of one (1) hour per week of individual and/or triadic supervision which occurs regularly over a minimum of one academic term by an approved on-site practicum supervisor;
- Weekly interaction with an average of one (1) hour per week of group of individual and/or triadic supervision which occurs regularly over a minimum of one academic term by a university program faculty member or a supervisor working under the supervision of a university program faculty member;
- An average of one and one half (1 ½) hours per week of group supervision that is provided on a regular schedule over the course of the student’s practicum by a university program faculty member or a supervisor under the supervision of a university program faculty member, and;
- Evaluation of the student’s performance throughout the practicum including a formal evaluation after the student completes the practicum.
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INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Internship in Community Counseling (HPC 6900)
The program requires students to complete a supervised internship of 600 clock hours (average of 40 hours per week over one 15 week semester or 20 hours per week over two 15 week semesters) that is begun after successful completion of the student’s practicum. The internship provides an opportunity for the student to perform, under supervision, a variety of counseling activities that a professional counselor is expected to perform. The student’s internship includes the following:
- 240 hours of direct service with clients appropriate to the program of study. Direct service includes individual, group, family, or marital/relationship counseling, intakes, and consultation. The remaining 360 hours should involve opportunities for the internship student to become familiar with a variety of professional activities in addition to direct services (e.g., record keeping, referral services, inservice, meetings, conferences, professional development, etc.);
- Weekly interaction with an average of one (1) hour per week of individual and/or triadic supervision which occurs regularly over a minimum of one academic term by an approved on-site internship supervisor;
- An average of one and one half (1 ½) hours per week of group supervision provided on a regular schedule throughout the internship, usually performed by a university program faculty member;
- Evaluation of the student’s performance throughout the internship including a formal evaluation after the student completes the internship.
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REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PRACTICUM OR INTERNSHIP SITE SUPERVISOR:
A practicum or internship site supervisor must have:
- A minimum of a master’s degree in counseling or related profession (e.g., marriage and family therapist, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist) with equivalent qualifications, including appropriate certifications and/or licenses;
- A minimum of two (2) years of pertinent professional experience in the program area in which the student is completing clinical instruction; and
- Knowledge of the program’s expectations, requirements, and evaluation procedures for students.
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DOWNLOAD PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP FORMS:
Practicum/Internship Site Pre-Selection Data Form
Practicum/Internship Agreement Form
Record of Practicum/Internship & Supervisory Data
Site Evaluation Form
Student Evaluation of On-Site Supervisor
Student Evaluation of University Supervisor
Site Supervisor’s Evaluation of Student
University Supervisor’s Evaluation of Student
Client Release Form
Parent Consent Form
Practicum Hours Accrued Toward Internship
Protocol for Premature Termination of Practicum/Internship
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SITE/AGENCY PLACEMENT DATABASE
Please visit the HPC Office for the most updated information on practicum and internship placements. The site and agency database may not be removed from the HPC office, so students must view the information in person at this time.
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