Counseling Professional Practice

Yearly Dates and Times:

• Practicum Orientation (required): Held virtually on the second Thursday in February from 2:00–4:00 p.m. CST. Attendance is mandatory. During orientation, students will receive training on Supervision Assist, review the Counseling Professional Practice Handbook, and learn about required paperwork, semester-specific materials, and evaluation requirements.
• Practicum, Internship, and Job Fair with Site Supervisor Panel: Held virtually on the fourth Thursday in February from 2:00–4:00 p.m. CST. Attendance is optional. Students who attend will have the opportunity to learn about potential practicum and internship placements, explore job opportunities, and connect with site supervisors. Check email announcements for updates.
• Practicum Application: Due in Supervision Assist by March 1. Students must receive approval of their application before securing a practicum site and completing the Practicum Site and Supervision Contract.
• Practicum Site and Supervision Contract: Due in Supervision Assist by April 15.
• Internship Site and Supervision Contract: Due in Supervision Assist by August 5 (if changing sites from Practicum) or January 5 (if changing sites from Internship I)
• Practicum and Internship Portfolio: All required semester paperwork, excluding hour logs, must be submitted in Supervision Assist by the Friday before Finals Week.
• Final Hour Logs: Due in Supervision Assist by the Wednesday of Finals Week. Students are responsible for planning ahead to ensure all required hours are completed and submitted by the deadline. Failure to meet this deadline may result in a temporary Incomplete in the course.

Supervision Assist

Supervision Assist is a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform used to manage and document students’ practicum and internship experiences. It provides a central location for required forms, clinical hour tracking, supervision documentation, and evaluations.

What Can Students Do in Supervision Assist?

• Access required forms: Find all practicum and internship forms, including applications, site and supervision contracts, semester portfolios, hour logs, and evaluations.
• Find approved sites: View the list of previously approved practicum and internship sites when exploring potential placements.
• Track clinical hours: Record direct and indirect client hours and monitor progress toward practicum and internship requirements.
• Complete required documentation: Submit required forms, supervision documentation, and evaluations throughout practicum and internship.

Getting Started

1. Attend Practicum Orientation: Students receive an introduction to Supervision Assist and a step-by-step guide during Practicum Orientation.
2. Access the platform: Access to Supervision Assist is granted following Practicum Orientation. The free version can be used to complete the practicum application process and secure a site.
3. Purchase a subscription: Students must purchase a one-year paid subscription before beginning Practicum. Students should wait until the week before Practicum begins to purchase the subscription. The paid subscription is required for practicum and internship.

Deadlines and Requirements

The Director of Professional Practice communicates practicum and internship deadlines and submission requirements to students via email. Students are responsible for meeting all communicated deadlines and submitting the required documentation through Supervision Assist.