Human Services

Practicum and Internships for Counseling Programs

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About Practicums and Internships

Two levels of supervised clinical work (practicum and internship) in the counseling program are required of students matriculating toward a degree in Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling. As a trainee, students are involved in all aspects of a counselor's role at a specific site. Field sites enable students to integrate professional aspects of a counselor's role. Field settings include a variety of off-campus settings that reflect the scope and practice of professional counselors.

Students are encouraged to explore internship experiences tailored to their individual needs and interests, in line with their own particular professional goals and talents. For School Counseling (Pupil Personnel Services Program) counselor-trainees, K-12 public schools range from urban to suburban to rural. For rehabilitation majors, the site supervisor must be a CRC or a CCDCIII for chemical dependency students. For students intending to become a Professional Clinical Counselor, the site supervisor must be licensed as an LPCC or PCC with the supervision endorsement. Supervision modalities are varied, but always include reviews of audiotapes or videotapes of a variety of counseling sessions.

Specialty Accreditation

All programs at Wright State University are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Additionally, programs offered in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services have special accreditations that specifically address standards unique to the given field. The following programs are accredited with specialty accreditation by:

CACREP

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • School Counseling

Sites

The immediate geographical area offers a rich array of field sites. Site locations include:

  • Marriage and family counseling centers
  • Community mental health centers
  • Inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Substance abuse treatment facilities
  • Hospital programs
  • Organizational Settings
  • Pastoral care
  • Private practice
  • Rehabilitation agencies
  • Human services agencies working with disabilities and/or the chemically dependent

List of sites:

 

Hours and Credits

Practicum

  • An average of 7 clock hours per week for Fall and Spring semesters and 9 clock hours per week for summer semester are required for a minimum of 100 total clock hours on site. A minimum of 1 clock hour per week of direct face-to-face supervision with the PCC-S Site Supervisor is required.

Internship

  • The Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling Internships are 600 clock hours of on-site experience.
  • The Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling Internships require a total of 6 graduate credits of CNL 8670. The student is required to complete a minimum of 600 clock hours on-site. Of these 600 hours, 240 clock hours shall be direct client contact hours. At least 10 percent of the direct contact time must be individual counseling. At least 10 percent of the direct contact time must be group counseling. See manuals for specific major requirements.
  • Rehabilitation Counseling students are required to complete a total of 6 graduate credits of RHB 8670 for a minimum of 600 hours at the internship site.
  • Semester Schedule (PDF)
  • Practicum and Internship Prerequisites (PDF)

Application

Practicum and Internship Application

Deadlines for Application

Following are deadlines for practicum and internship application (Appendix I), proof of professional liability insurance, program of study, and unofficial academic transcript. Contract (Appendix II), supervisor information sheet (Appendix III), copy of supervisor's license, site information sheet (Appendix IV), and copies of counselor trainee application form (for those working toward a PC or PCC license or working at a community mental health center) are due two weeks later. Questions should be addressed before the due dates. Deadlines are firm. No exceptions!

  • Spring: October 10
  • Summer: February 15
  • Fall: February 15

Manuals and Appendices

Manuals

Practicum Appendices

Internship Appendices 

*Note: For information regarding when appendices are due, please refer to the Practicum and Internship manuals.

Liability Insurance

Information on various companies offering liability insurance is available. You do not need to be a member of a professional organization in order to get insurance. However, students are encouraged to join their respective professional organization.

Professional Organizations

Contact

Adrianne Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor
377 Millett Hall
937-775-3287
adrianne.johnson@wright.edu

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Human Services Department

Social Work and Human Services, School of
Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Sign Language students
Location: 
370 Millett Hall
Phone: 
937-775-2075
Fax: 
937-775-2042
Email: 

cehs-hs@wright.edu

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Location: 
163 Millett Hall
Phone: 
Undergraduate Academic Advising: 
937-775-3086
Dean's Office: 
937-775-2821
Fax: 
937-775-4855
Email: 

cheh-info@wright.edu

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