Counseling Practicum and InternshipOrientation to the IUPUI
C/CE Program
Practicum--G524
100 hours on site40 hours of direct client
contactAt least 10 hours of the 40
must be group work60 hours of relevant on-site
work
Practicum
Practicum is in a school In some cases, may be in an
agencyClass is offered spring, fall, an
summer termsSummer term is from early
June to end of first week in August
Practicum Class and SupervisionClass meets weeklyGeneral class structure:Three hour class
90 minute group session1 hour of individual or dyadic/triadic
supervision with instructor or designeeIndividual supervision may occur at
various times during week, various formats (e.g., telephone, face-face)
Instructor has flexibility in the agenda and supervision methods
Practicum Class and SupervisionClass session and individual
supervision includes the following:Review of student activitiesReview of taped sessionsReview of progress notes/other
documentsReview of logs (instructor discretion)Other learning activities designated
by instructor
On-Site Activities
Direct Services:Individual and group counselingConsultationAssessment
On-Site Activities
Other activitiesSchedulingAcademic advisingProgram deliveryAttending learning activitiesAbout anything work-related
can count
On-Site Supervision
90 minutes with supervisorCan be in one or multiple
sessionsSite supervisors must be
licensed in their fieldsSupervisor should
review notesReview tapesMay co-counsel early in
experience
The Log
Use CCE log to record direct and indirect service hours
Keep weekly and running tallyAt end of semester:
Have supervisor signDeliver to practicum instructor
Periodic evaluations
Midterm and near end of semester
Students receive evaluation forms in class
Take to on-site supervisor and return to instructor ASAP
To apply for practicum
Forms on line and beside doors of Professors Robison and Morran
You’ll need to obtain professional liability insurance (more on next slide)
Complete and return with completed program outline and resume to:Kelly Dunn
Professional Liability InsuranceMust have a student policy
covering student counselorsTeacher’s insurance may be
acceptable if it covers counseling
Various companies offer this insurance
Professional Liability InsuranceSome good ones:
ACA, ASCA (membership required)
Marsh Professional (professional membership encouraged)
Cost is about 35.00
Next Practicum deadline
September 15, 2008
Deadlines typically are in:
September for the spring termFebruary for the summer/fall
terms
Internship -- G550
Internship may follow successful completion of practicum
600 hours on site over two academic terms
Internship offered spring and fall terms, not summer
Distribution of Internship Hours540 at primary specialization30 at each of the secondary
specializationsWork activities should be
balanced across the various counseling tasks (recommend at least 240 hours direct service)
Transfer of Practicum Hours to internshipStudents may transfer up to 100
hours over and above those needed for practicum if:Practicum passed with B or betterThe first semester of internship occurs in
the next available semester after practicum is completed
The hours were supervised on siteThe hours are truly not needed for G524The faculty field experience director
approves a formal request to transfer the hours
Hours Per Semester of InternshipAll interns must:
Complete at least two semesters of internship (students can take up to 4 semesters of internship)
Complete at least 100 hours per internship semester unless authorized to do otherwise
Internship Supervision
Weekly internship classAt least one hour weekly with
internship supervisor, at one time or over the week
No taping required in internshipInterns continue to maintain the
weekly logInterns have first semester, and
final written evaluations -same procedures
Internship
Practicum and internship sites may be the same siteSite supervisors must be licensed in their fields
To Apply
Contact Kelly Dunn, to whom applications should be submitted
Forms are on the web site or by Robison’s/Morran’s door
Next deadline is September 15, 2008 for Spring, 2009
Deadline for Summer and Fall is February 15, 2009
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