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 students intending to become a Professional Clinical Counselor, the site supervisor must be licensed as an LPCC-S.

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

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs are accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP is the accrediting body in the United States that establishes and monitors professional standards for counselor preparation programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. When a counseling program is “CACREP-accredited,” it means the program has met rigorous national standards in areas such as curriculum, faculty qualifications, student learning outcomes, clinical training, and ethical practice. Read more about CACREP.

Sites

The immediate geographical area offers a rich array of field sites.

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 LPCC-S Site Supervisor is required.

Internship

  • The Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling Internships are 600 clock hours of on-site experience.
  • The Clinical Mental Health 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. See manuals for specific major requirements.
  • Practicum and Internship Prerequisites (PDF)

Application

Practicum and Internship Application

Deadlines for Application

Following are deadlines for practicum and internship application:

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

Manuals and Appendices

Manuals

Professional Organizations

Contact

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