COSC 693 School Counseling Internship I

The School Counseling Internship 1 course is the first of two field experience requirements for school counseling candidates designed to build both clinical and non-clinical counseling skills in the elementary or secondary school settings. The field experience occurs under the supervision of licensed school counselor on-site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Internship I will consist of fieldwork for 300 hours with a minimum of 120 hours as direct student services. The Internship I course will prepare the candidate for Internship II for a culminating total of 600 hours.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Because experiential learning is vital to clinical skills development and the development of professional practice skills, an internship is required of the candidate seeking state licensure/certification as a professional school counselor. Jesus modeled with His disciples the value of a mentoring relationship. Following His example, both a university instructor and an on-site supervisor will mentor the intern over a two semester (Part I and Part II), 600-hour internship.

Method of Instruction: This 16-week course is delivered in a hybrid format, both online via Canvas®, a digital synchronous platform, as well as in-person training at a physical site. The student completes one module per week over the duration of the course. The student is required to meet face-to-face with their site supervisor on site as well as face-to-face via digital synchronous platform for weekly group supervision and instruction. 

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.

Internship Culminating Project Proposal Assignment

The internship student will plan and implement one Culminating Project each semester of field experience (for a total of three projects to be uploaded into the School Counseling Portfolio.) Each project must align with the identified Advanced Internship Assessment [AIA] indicators. The indicators are found in the AIA final assessment rubric, as well as ASCA. The project must include supporting data/needs assessment and pre/post data collection to demonstrate competency in school counseling program evaluation and assessment. After the implementation of the project, the internship student will present a Power-Point of his/her project in class.

1. Practicum: Culminating Project Psychoeducational Small Group (completed)

2. Internship 1: Culminating Project Classroom Guidance Unit

3. Internship 2: Internship Student’s Choice: Please choose to plan and implement a Small Group (topic choice will be determined at site) or plan and implement a Classroom Guidance Unit.

The internship student may NOT use prior assignments/topics to complete these projects. Projects will be checked for originality and plagiarism. The internship student should review the project assignment instructions as well as the rubrics, which are found in the course. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Benchmark Case Conceptualization & School Counseling Services Plan Assignment

Recorded Counseling Session Verbatim Transcript Assignment

The internship student will refer to the Verbatim Transcript Template for this assignment. The internship student will attach a file (PDF or Word) of a verbatim transcript of the counseling session. At the top of the transcript, the internship student will include his/her name for the purposes of grading. The internship student will use the template to identify who is speaking in the video, counseling skills demonstrated, and relevant self-reflective comments regarding the transcription. Title page, abstract, and reference section is not required for this template. The internship student will upload one completed 20-minute session transcription. The internship student will have an opportunity to share their videos live and receive faculty and peer feedback during his/her scheduled supervision with the Liberty Faculty Supervisor. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Internship Culminating Project Power-Point Assignment

The internship student will complete a PowerPoint outlining the project that he/she implemented at his/her Internship Part 1 school site. The intern will present their power-point to their faculty and peers during a scheduled supervision session. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Quiz: School Counseling Internship Manual Review and Acknowledgement

Quiz: School Counseling Advising Guide Acknowledgement

Quiz: Information and Overview Form

The internship student will collect a signature from his/her site supervisor on a document that briefly outlines information about the internship student and the internship site. (CLO: D, K)

Quiz: Internship Confidentiality Agreement

Quiz: Faculty Supervision and Time-Log Check (16)

These quizzes confirm that the internship student is working on and completing the following activities:

Weekly Hours Logs

The internship student must sign into CORE (ELMS) platform each module to document attendance and the hours served in his/her internship site for the module. At least 300 hours must be accrued in each semester of internship for a total of 600 clock hours. At least 120 hours of direct service with students must be accrued in each semester of internship for a total of 240 clock hours.

Participation in Group Supervision

The internship student must participate in an average of 2 hours per week of face-to-face group supervision facilitated by the faculty supervisor using a virtual synchronized component (the internship student’s faculty supervisor will provide the supervision link). Interns should block off 2 hours for faculty supervision. Participation in all group supervision sessions is required for the successful completion of this course. Supervision is critical for evaluating the candidate’s mastery of the learning objectives for this course. Weekly supervision sessions will consist of teaching and meaningful discussion topics relevant to the school counseling setting.

1. The internship student must complete one Case Conceptualization & School Counseling Services Treatment Plan. The internship student must prepare to discuss his/her case and treatment plan during synchronized group supervision during his/her designated week. This form will also be submitted in the course assignment area.
2. The internship student must complete a Counselor Dispositions self-reflection assignment at the conclusion of the internship course. The Counselor Dispositions is also completed by the faculty supervisor as well as the site supervisor.

Site Supervision & Evaluation of Candidate Performance

The site supervisor must be a licensed school counselor with at least 3 years of experience and training in counselor supervision. Site supervisors verify their training and/or participate in an online counselor supervision training module provided by the School Counseling Practicum and Internship Field Experience Office. The internship student will complete the Information and Overview form with his/her site supervisor and upload this document to Canvas.

The internship student must participate in an average of 1 hour per module of supervision facilitated by the site supervisor. Supervision is critical for evaluating the internship student’s mastery of the learning objectives for this course. The site supervisor will evaluate the internship student twice during each semester (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation using the Advanced Internship Assessment [AIA] in CORE (ELMS)). The internship student’s site supervisor will receive an email from the CORE (ELMS) department with instructions, a username, and a password to enter the CORE (ELMS) system and complete the AIA form. Site supervisors are also requested to go into CORE (ELMS) to verify the time log completed by the internship student. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Quiz: Internship Plan for Placement

The student must acknowledge that the “Hands-On” CPR/AED/First Aid Training certificate is required as part of my Gate 4 licensure paperwork, regardless of the state the student resides or plans to seek licensure. (CLO: D, E, J, K)

Quiz: Recognition of Mental Health Disorder and Behavioral Distress Training: Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Psychological First Aid (PFA): The internship student will complete training in Recognition of Mental Health Disorders and Behavioral Distress, including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse. The certificate must be uploaded in Canvas as well as the School Counseling Portfolio. (CLO: C, D, E, G, J, K)

Quiz

The internship student is required to review all internship forms with the school counseling site supervisor and submit forms according to the timeline noted in the Course Schedule. The internship student is to complete all forms and assessments in Canvas as well as CORE, including the Cultural Competency Training. (CLO: D, K)

Quiz: Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training Certificate

Virginia requires a one-time completion of the Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training located at: http://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/mandated_reporters/cwse5691/story.html which the internship student will be required to attach his/her certificate from this training in his/her School Counseling Portfolio as well as in Canvas. (CLO: D, E, G, J, K)

This quiz is designed for the internship 1 student, the site supervisor, and the faculty supervisor to review and evaluate the progress of the intern at the midway point of the semester. Areas that that have not been met at the midway point should be focused on to ensure all areas are met by the close of the semester. The student’s site supervisor must complete the Site Supervision & Evaluation of Student Performance (MID-TERM Advanced Internship Assessment) in CORE (ELMS) at the midway point of the Internship 1 course. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Quiz: Behavioral Guidelines: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint Training Certificate

Virginia requires a one-time completion of the Behavioral Guidelines: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint Training at the Virginia Department of Education website which the internship student will be required to attach the certificate as a part of his/her School Counseling Portfolio in CORE (CompMS) for this course. (CLO: D, F, K)

Quiz: Permission/Consent Form

The internship student will collect signatures from his/her site supervisor to confirm that the internship student has permission/consent to record the child/adolescent during a session. The internship student will have to submit a signed copy in Canvas and at his/her internship site. (CLO: D, K)

Quiz: Clinical Counseling Skills Self-Assessment

The internship student will complete a Clinical Skills Self-Assessment of his/her recorded counseling session to increase personal and professional awareness and growth in the area of counseling skills. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Quiz: Dyslexia Awareness Training Certificate

Virginia requires a one-time completion of the Dyslexia Awareness Training Module at the Virginia Department of Education website which the internship student will be required to attach the certificate as a part of his/her School Counseling Portfolio in CORE (CompMS) for this course. (CLO: D, F, K)

Quiz: Acknowledgement of State Licensure/Certification Eligibility

The student must confirm that they read and signed the School Counseling Acknowledgement of Licensure Eligibility statement in its entirety and understand the requirements of Liberty University’s School Counseling Program. (CLO: D, K)

Quiz: Hands-On CPR/AED/First Aid Training Certificate

The internship student will upload a copy of his/her “Hands-On” CPR, AED, First Aid Training certificate. This training is required for Liberty University’s School Counseling program regardless of the state the intern resides/or plans to be licensed in. (CLO: D, E, J, K)

Quiz: Program Completer Contact Survey

The internship student will complete the survey at the completion of the internship course.

Quiz: Field Experience Summary (FES)

The Field Experience Summary (FES) is partially submitted at the conclusion of COSC 692 (practicum). COSC 693 Internship Part 1 student will add Internship 1 hours and activities (minimum of 300 hours) to the FES and submit the form to Canvas and CORE. Finally at the conclusion of COSC 694 Internship Part 2, the internship student will complete the form by adding Internship Part 2 hours and activities (minimum of 300 hours for a combined total of 600 hours or more), for a Culminating Field Experience Summary form of all hours and activities to upload to Canvas and CORE (CLO: D, K)

Quiz: Final Advanced Internship Assessment (AIA)

The internship student’s site supervisor must complete the Site Supervision & Evaluation of Candidate Performance (Advanced Internship Assessment) in CORE (ELMS) at the close of the internship course. In addition to the AIA, the site supervisor must sign off on all hours and activities served at the school site, and complete all assigned evaluations required in CORE (ELMS). (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Quiz: School Counseling Portfolio

The internship student will begin working on the School Counseling Portfolio at the start of Internship Part I (COSC 693). The School Counseling Portfolio must be completed by the end of Internship Part 2 (COSC 694). The School Counseling Portfolio details the internship student’s experiences over the course of the school counseling program and field experiences to document “how” the internship student has met School Counselor Competencies: Advanced Internship Assessment [AIA]. The School Counseling Portfolio must be developed using the template in CORE (CompMS). The internship student is encouraged to review the School Counseling Portfolio grading rubric in CORE (CompMS) when creating his/her Portfolio. The internship student will complete sections of the School Counseling Portfolio during the course of the semester. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)

Quiz: Dispositions Reflection

The student will rate him/herself on the nine dispositions required for this program. The quiz will contain 9 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay question and is limited to 60 minutes. The student is allowed 1 attempt to complete the quiz. (CLO: D, K)