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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
CNS-610
Internship III( SC)
This course is the third 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, students must complete a minimum of 180 hours, including at least 72 direct client contact hours.
Additional requirements are outlined in the Counseling Program’ s Internship Handbook.
Prerequisite: CNS 513
Enrollment: Degree-seeking students only, or with permission of the Program Director.
3.00
COMD-115
Introduction to Digital Communcation
Students explore the use of social and digital media as a means to gather information, communicate, consume news, create identities and create communities. Through an examination of the digital divide, privacy and AI, students broaden their understanding of digital and social media. Students develop pre-professional logos and
create audio and video content.
3.00
COMD-200
Digital Analytics & Visualization
Students will explore digital analytics, big data, and data visualization while earning a Google Analytics certification. Hands-on projects will focus on campaign tracking, tagging, web traffic measurement, dashboards
and more. Opportunity to earn Google Analytics Certification.
3.00
COMD-201
Digital Storytelling
Students are introduced to the creation of visual and audio content for use on social and digital media platforms utilizing the same smart phone they use everyday. Basic skills such as framing, composition, audio quality and website development will be covered in theory and with hands-on application. Students will host projects on
their own websites. Smartphone and APP purchase required.
3.00
COMD-206
Public Relations
This course covers the development of the public relations industry from its historical beginnings to contemporary application, including the relationship between theory and practice. While reviewing many specific areas of the field including media relations and crisis communication, the course highlights the core of utilizing public opinion and persuasion, as well as the arena of strategic counsel. Opportunity to earn CisionPoint
Certification.
3.00
COMD-217
Digital Media Culture & Society
Students will explore the relationship between digital media and culture, domestically and in the global setting.
Topics include convergence, mobile media, digital gaming, journalism, augmented reality and globalization.
3.00
COMD-218
Policy & Regulation
Media policy and regulation will be covered in the context of the first amendment, public interest, licensing,
ownership, privacy, digitalization and global pressures.
3.00
COMD-300
Online Content / Search Engine Optimizatio
Online content-- video, blogs, images, podcasts and more--- are often designed to reach targeted audiences to nurture relationships and lead online consumers to conversion. In this coures, students learn content development skills that connect communication objectives to innovative, research-based strategies including search engine optimization. Hands-on content assignments address building awareness and social communities as well as e-commerce and conversion. Projects will be incorporated into students ' online digital portfolios.
Opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.
3.00
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