Course Description
This COUC 690 course prepares students for the final Internship phase and encourages forward-thinking about their post-graduation careers. This course also includes the application process for Internship II and internship field placement for the clinical mental health and marriage and family counseling program. This course is 0 credits and is Pass/Fail. Approval through Gate 5 and completion of the internship application process indicates approval to begin the clinical mental health counseling Internship II (CMHC 694 or COUC 694).
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Course Guide
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Rationale
This gate course serves as a crucial final checkpoint before the student enters his or her last internship phase, ensuring he or she is fully prepared for this culminating experience while also setting the stage for his or her post-graduation career. It combines the application process and practical elements such as disposition reviews with reflective practices and long-term career planning, providing a holistic approach to the student’s professional development. By addressing both immediate readiness and future aspirations, this course not only facilitates a smooth transition into the final internship but also equips the students with the tools and mindset needed for sustained success and well-being in his or her counseling career beyond graduation. This application course should be taken the semester prior to Internship II (COUC 694).
Course Assignment
Assigned readings and lecture presentations
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Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
The student will complete this brief quiz to verify whether or not he or she should continue with Gate 5 in preparation to take Internship II the following semester, or if he or she needs to reschedule Gate 5 for the following term.
The student will complete a 10-question quiz reviewing his or her readiness to move forward and apply to Internship II.
The student will complete a brief quiz confirming his or her application for Internship II has been submitted.
As part of the student’s ongoing development as a professional counselor, this quiz will help the student assess his or her personal growth in key dispositional areas. The student should respond honestly and thoughtfully. The student’s answers will not be graded—this is a tool for reflection and growth. After completing the quiz, the student will be prompted to identify one area in which he or she would like to grow this semester and how he or she plans to take a step forward.
The student will complete a 10-question quiz reviewing best practices for healthy communication with his or her clinical supervisor.
The student will complete a brief quiz confirming that he or she is up to date with his or her state’s licensure requirements.
The student will complete a 10-question quiz reviewing his or her professional growth in his or her fieldwork courses.
The student will complete a Career and Education Plan and then complete a brief quiz.
The student will confirm that he or she has completed all required Gate items, earned at least 1010 points, and have an approved fieldwork application confirming he or she is ready to begin fieldwork next semester.
The student will complete a 10-question quiz prompting a reflection of his or her current spiritual formation in and out of the counseling room.
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