Practicum and Internship

Clinical Mental Health Counseling &
Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
Practicum (CNS 591) and Internship (CNS 596)

Resources

• Practicum and Internship Manual (CMHC & MCFC)
• Approved Practicum & Internship Sites
• Internship & Job Fair
• Counseling Job Opportunities
• Professional liability insurance
  • ACA (HPSO) ~ free with ACA student membership ($99/yr)
  • NBCC (Lockton Affinity) ~ $18

Clinical Paperwork

Please follow the directions for completing and submitting the form in PDF.

• Practicum
• Internship
• Additional

Establishing and Maintaining Clinical Sites

Review the Practicum & Internship Manual for instructions on establishing a  new site or maintaining a clinical site.  The following are forms used for reviewing and updating sites annually:

Site Information Form (form should be saved first and then completed in Adobe Reader or Pro)

  Site Supervisor Training video (PPT slides only)

Site Visit Checklist

Related Departmental Policies

• CSA Policy on Security of Media (Video and Audio)
• Practice Preparation Sequence and Departmental Approval for Practicum and Internship Placement Policies
• Internship Grading

Directions for working with the Forms

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Dates & Deadlines

2019-2020 Practicum & Internship

• Aug 26, 2019: Begin fall internship
• Oct 9, 2019: Submit mid-term evaluations to faculty supervisor for review and signature. Submit signed evaluations to Clinical Coordinator.
• Dec 6, 2019: Submit all final signed paperwork (see Internship Portfolio Checklist) to your Faculty Supervisor for review and signature. Submit signed evaluations to Clinical Coordinator. Contact CC in advance if an extension is required to complete hours during finals week; portfolio must be submitted no later than 12/13/19.
• Jan 27, 2020: Begin spring internship
• Mar 13, 2020: Submit mid-term evaluations to faculty supervisor for review and signature. Submit signed evaluations to Clinical Coordinator.
• May 3, 2020: Submit all final signed paperwork (see Internship Portfolio Checklist) to your Faculty Supervisor for review and signature. Submit signed evaluations to Clinical Coordinator. Contact CC in advance if an extension is required to complete hours during finals week.

2020-2021 Practicum & Internship

• Feb 2020, 3:00-5:00pm: Attend the mandatory practicum orientation.
• Feb 2020, 3:00-5:00pm: Attend the Internship & Job Fair to learn more about potential practicum sites. Sites can register online; students do not need to register.
• Mar 1, 2020: Submit the Practicum Application Form. You must get this form approved by the Clinical Coordinator BEFORE you apply for a practicum site to verify your eligibility to enroll in practicum.
• May 1, 2020: Submit the Practicum Site and Supervision Contract.
• May 18, 2020: Begin practicum.
• Jul 1, 2020: Submit mid-term evaluations to faculty supervisor for review and signature. Submit signed evaluations to Clinical Coordinator.
• Aug 13, 2020: Submit all final signed paperwork (see Practicum Portfolio Checklist) to your Faculty Supervisor for review and signature. Submit signed evaluations to Clinical Coordinator.
• Aug 14, 2020: Submit the Internship Site and Supervision Contract if changing sites.