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Practicum-Internship Information for REH, CMH and PRC

 

  In order to gain practical field experience each student must complete a practicum (CPS 7660 or 7663) and internship (CPS 7680 or 7683) in consecutive Fall and Spring semesters.  
  Practicum CPS 7660 or 7663 Fall Mini-mester 1  
(1st half of Fall semester)
Internship CPS 7680 or 7683 Fall Mini-mester 2
(2nd half of Fall semester)
Internship CPS 7680 or 7683 Spring Semester
 
You should plan to begin your practicum work after completing prerequisites but not before your third semester in the program. 
Following are the the steps required to apply for practicum and internship:
Step 1 Read the Practicum/Internship handbook
    • handbook for current interns - 2012 
    • handbook for incoming interns - 2013 
Step 2 Complete prerequisite course work
Step 3 Attend a Practicum/Internship Orientation
Step 4 Apply for Practicum and select Practicum Site
Step 5 Complete Practicum Site Information Form (upon notification of acceptance)
Step 6 Print and sign the CPS 7680 Field Counseling Internship Contract
Step 7 Print and sign the Cumulative Summary of Practicum-Internship
Step 8 Please print and keep copies of these forms. You will need them through out your practicum/internship experience.