Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
CNS-608 |
Internship I( SC) |
This course is the first in the School Counseling internship sequence. Across the internship sequence, school counselor trainees progressively perform the full range of roles and responsibilities of professional school counselors, as defined by the ASCA National Model, Pennsylvania Department of Education( PDE), and CACREP. Internship experiences are completed under the supervision of an approved site supervisor and a university supervisor. Students are required to participate in 1.5 hours of mandatory weekly synchronous group supervision throughout the internship. |
School Counseling degree students must complete a total of 600 fieldwork hours across the internship sequence, including at least 240 direct client contact hours. During this 14-week course:
• llStudents completing two internships must complete a minimum of 300 hours, including at least 120 direct client contact hours.
• llStudents completing three internships must complete a minimum of 210 hours, including at least 84 direct client contact hours.
Certificate-only students must complete a total of 420 internship hours across two internship courses. During this 14-week course, certificate-only students must complete a minimum of 210 hours, including at least 84 direct client contact hours.
Additional requirements are outlined in the Counseling Program’ s Internship Handbook. Prerequisite: CNS 513 Enrollment: Only open to degree and certificate students or with permission of the Program Director. 3.00
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