CNSL 6580 School Internship II

The Counseling Internship is a supervised counseling experience in at a school-based setting. The internship provides for the application of theory and the development of counseling skills under supervision by both a site and university supervisor. These experiences will provide opportunities for students to counsel clients who represent the ethnic and demographic diversity of local schools. Students are required to have the ability to tape client interactions and to provide evidence of a minimum of 300 clinical hours at the site. 

Registration Name

School Int II

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CNSL 6480

Typically Offered

Demorest, fall, yearly

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of learning theories, cognitive development, and barriers to learning
2. Demonstrate basic and advanced counseling skills during individual, group, and classroom sessions
3. Demonstrate the ability to establish effective counseling relationships, select appropriate intervention strategies, and evaluate outcomes
4. Write progress notes and case reports that are clear, comprehensive, and accurate
5. Apply theory to practice while counseling clients from diverse backgrounds
6. Understand the effects of cultural variables, diversity, socioeconomic status, and language
7. Incorporate social justice and multicultural counseling concepts in counseling sessions
8. Seek consultation with cooperating counselor and college supervisor when situations involve safety, legal, and ethical issues
9. Reflect upon counseling performance and professional practice
10. Demonstrate an ability to communicate professionally with students, educators, and community members from diverse backgrounds
11. Demonstrate the leadership skills needed to advocate for students, schools, and communities
12. Demonstrate collaboration skills by working with different service providers, school personnel and parents
13. Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to the professional code of ethics of ACA and the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators