What is a Practicum? An Internship?
Practicum and Internship courses provide students the opportunity to experience the work of a professional rehabilitation counselor in direct service settings in the community. Students develop their counseling skills and learn the responsibilities of a rehabilitation counselorwork as they work with clients under the supervision of an agency supervisor. Faculty supervisors work one-on-one with these students, assisting them to refine their skills as counselors and professionals. Practicum and Internship experiences are planned by the student with guidance from faculty members.
Related Questions
- Which capstone sequence should I pursue: practicum (CS 485 & CS elective), internship (CS 485 & CS 498), or research I/II (CS 482 & CS 492)?
- Does the supervisor for the practicum and internship have to be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor?
- Is there a "culminating experience," such as an internship, practicum, or work experience?
