CNS 801 - CES Doctoral Internship I Credits: 3

Doctoral Internship I (Field I) is the second field placement in a sequence of clinical field experiences (Practicum, Internship I and Internship II) designed to meet CACREP objectives AND individual student learning/experiential objectives. All internship experiences are opportunities for doctoral students to practice under supervision in areas to include but are not limited to the role of doctoral level professional counselors in advanced clinical practice (e.g., individual counseling, group counseling, couples and family counseling, specialized technique and approaches, and specific clientele), clinical supervision, program leadership and evaluation, counselor education (e.g., teaching), research and related scholarly activities, and represents the culmination of students? learning and growth in previous coursework. The Internship sequence is structured to afford students opportunities to assume greater responsibility at their placements. Internships I and II, both of which require successful completion of 300 clock hours (each), in one or more professional setting appropriate to each student?s career interests. All placements are decided upon by each student and his or her doctoral advisor. All sites and site supervisors must be approved by the student?s advisor and the department faculty.