Counselor Ed post masters supervised internship syllabus

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER

Fall 2011

Post-Master’s Counseling Internship COUNSED797 Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:30 am WH3002E

Contact Information:

Office Hours:

5:30 pm

Home phone: 608-868-4496

Dept office: 262-472-5426/Fax: 262-472-2841

Our conceptual framework, The Teacher is a Reflective Facilitator (here reflecting the work of a counselor), is the underlying structure

in our teacher preparation program at UW-Whitewater This structure gives conceptual meanings through an articulated rationale to our operation It also provides direction for our licensure programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, faculty scholarship and service, and unit accountability In short, our teacher education program is committed to reflection upon practice;

to facilitation of creative learning experiences for pupils; to constructivism in that all learners must take an active role in their own learning; to information and technology literacy; to diversity;

and to inquiry (research/scholarship) and assessment Therefore, all syllabi pertaining to courses required for licensure reflect

commitment to these underlying principles.

Course Description:

The Post-Master’s Counseling Internship is an opportunity for students to apply concepts and skills in field counseling settings Students are place

in internship settings which are compatible with the individual student’s experiences,

competencies, and career goals Students work with clients under the supervision of a

qualified field staff member in the setting and the university counselor education staff

Preq: All required coursework must be taken prior to or concurrent with the

internship

Recommended Text:

Eriksen, K & Kress, V E (2005) Beyond the DSM story: Ethical quandaries, challenges, and best practices Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

Additional readings will be shared in class and on D2L

Course Philosophy:

As your teacher and supervisor, I see my role as a reflective practitioner and

constructive facilitator We will work collaboratively in the learning process, to

discover new meaning and to integrate old understandings Learning is a constant

process of construction with which we are all involved actively Because we create meaning in our own ways, our constant and intimate connection with that learning is critical to our growth I will challenge you to work toward congruence in your

knowing, doing and being

Course Objectives/Anticipated Student Outcomes:

In each semester, the student will:

1 Complete 150 on-site hours per semester (for a total of 300 clock hours for the year) as described in Course Requirements (CACREP 2009, III, G.)

2 Provide 60 hours, per semester, of direct service (for a total of 120 hours for the year) appropriate to your program of study (CACREP 2009, III, G.1) for which audio and/or videotapes will be made and evaluated (CACREP 2009, III, G.5)

3 Engage in weekly supervision with the on-site supervisor (CACREP 2000, III, G.2) and obtain written evaluation (CACREP 2009, III, G.6)

4 Engage in weekly supervision with the faculty supervisor (CACREP 2009, III, G.3) and obtain written evaluation (CACREP 2009, III, G.6)

5 Demonstrate competencies in the use of various theoretical counseling

approaches, techniques, and skills in working with diverse cultural populations (CACREP 2009, III, E & F)

6 Engage in professional activities relevant to the professional setting in terms of indirect service (CACREP 2009, III, G.4)

7 Gain professional experience in the use of professional resources, including

assessment instruments, technology, media, and professional literature and research (CACREP 2009, III, G.4)

8 Effectively counsel with clients in a manner that facilitates the developmental and social needs of the clients

9 Analyze and evaluate one's own personal strengths and weaknesses

10 Construct personal approach to counseling (on-going process) with paper resulting late in the spring semester

11 Recognize and work within professional and personal limitations

12 Use referral resources when necessary and appropriate

13 Understand and perform counseling duties within the ethical standards of the American

Counseling Association and the student’s professional focus

14 Attain and demonstrate competency in all 23 program objectives as

outlined in the Student Handbook

15 Build personal and professional confidence and competence

Course Requirements:

1 Students are expected to spend 10 hours per week in the internship setting on internship related activities Participation for the first semester is to go through December 23rd Alternate starting and ending dates may be approved relative

to a given internship setting (CACREP 2009, III, G)

2 Students are required to obtain a minimum of 120 contact hours (direct

service) for the academic year These hours are to be recorded on weekly and monthly logs that will be submitted electronically at the end of each week

(Fridays) Students are expected to acquire a minimum of 50 contact hours for the first semester (CACREP 2009, III, G.1)

3 A assessment is important as you begin the supervised internship (the self-assessment that has been used in principles, group, and practicum will be utilized again to aid in the process of goal formation) A brief paper (2-3

pages) addressing your personal and professional goals is due on September

21st (to both your site and academic supervisor); additional discussion and definition will be provided in the first class We will process these goals in class and review them during the first site visit involving intern, site and

university supervisors

4 Students are encouraged to record (video or audio) as many sessions

(individual, group, outreach) as possible during both fall and spring semesters For the fall semester, two tapes will be submitted for review; the first tape is due to the academic supervisor no later than October 19 Narrative feedback will be provided by the instructor The second tape will be due no later than November 16 and will be reviewed by a fellow student in the internship group

These tapes are in addition to the case presentation described below If

recording is not possible at your site, we will make arrangements for in-person observation/supervision

5 Each student will have the opportunity to do two case presentations during the weekly seminar/group supervision (class) during the academic year (one each semester) The specific format and expected outcomes will be discussed in detail in class; you may choose to include a recorded segment (while that is not required, it is encouraged) At a minimum, you are expected to discuss the following: (CACREP 2009, III G.5)

a.A brief summary of the client’s history (including background

information)

b Client’s presenting problems/needs

c.Counselor’s hypotheses

d Counselor’s concerns

e.Counselor’s goals for that particular session and if attained

f Counselor’s understanding of how this session gives direction to future sessions

g Counselor’s needs for specific feedback from group

The review provided by letters A to G should be typed and copies made

available to other class members to enable them to participate actively in providing feedback to the presenter Times of individual presentations will be arranged

6 **Students are expected to complete either an in-service workshop for

internship setting staff or a research and evaluation project appropriate to the setting during the academic year

7 **Students are expected to plan, design, and implement group counseling experiences during the internship year

**Numbers 6 and 7 are usually implemented during the spring semester, with much planning done in the fall semester We’ll discuss in first class

8 Your site supervisor will do your weekly face-to-face supervision (CACREP

2009, III G.2) In addition, each student will be involved in at least two

individual supervisions with the academic supervisor (usually during the site visits) Times will be arranged

9 Attendance and active participation in the class, plus sharing your ideas and questions actively with the group (CACREP 2009, III G.3) Your consultation with peers is an important part of your overall learning

10 There will be two conferences/meetings with the student and the site

supervisor(s) and academic supervisor during the fall semester to discuss student’s progress relative to his/her internship goals and the course

requirements Times will be arranged In addition, it is expected that all

interns and supervisors will participate with the Supervision Summit on

September 30 (special invitation should have come to your home address via mail) Because attendance is expected at the Supervision Summit, we will not meet as a class on Wednesday, September 28

11 Each student will share a short presentation (30-40 minutes) with the

internship class during the academic year; the presentation will be related to counseling issues of interest to interns in our group (e.g “crisis intervention,”

or “working with a depressed client” or “treatment planning”) As a group we will brainstorm counseling issues that are important to address as a group Note that this is a one-time presentation that can be done in fall 2011 or spring 2012

12 During the spring semester (date to be determined later) there will be an opportunity to articulate (in writing) your personal approach to counseling We will have more discussion as a group about this written work

13 Obtain liability insurance, if not already covered Students are covered under the university malpractice/liability insurance Students are strongly encouraged to seek liability coverage via

http://www.counseling.org/CouGnselors/ or visit http://www.acait.com/

Methods of Instruction:

1 Internship provides a unique opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills while providing service to clients in diverse settings Consultation, peer feedback and self-assessments will be important in the on-going

construction process

2 Students will help to shape the format and content important to their

learning Research and assigned readings will emerge in that process

3 Focused discussions and guided discovery will be primary methods of

instruction

Methods of Evaluation:

Evaluation and grading of the student will be an ongoing process conducted by

the university supervisor in consultation with the on-site supervisor and through

regular meetings with the student The final semester grade (S/NC) will be based

upon:

1 The successful completion of the above requirements

2 Demonstration of noticeable progress in counseling ability as observed

by the site supervisor(s) and the instructor Site supervisors will use agreed-upon evaluation tools to provide feedback (CACREP 2009, III

G.6)

University Policies Regarding Academic Misconduct, Student Religious Beliefs,

and Absences: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe,

supportive and non-discriminatory learning environment It is the responsibility of all

undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize themselves with University policies

regarding Special Accommodations, Academic Misconduct, Religious Beliefs

Accommodation, Discrimination, and Absence for University Sponsored Events (For

details, please refer to the current UW-Whitewater Undergraduate and Graduate

Timetables; the “Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin; the

Academic Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the

Graduate Bulletin; the “Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures” (UWS Chapter 14)

For more details, see the Provost’s website at

all professional counseling organizations.

Internship is intended to be an integrative experience – pulling together coursework and other learning in a way that helps you deepen your understanding of yourself as

a counselor You willingness to share and risk will be essential to your growth Your active participation and sharing with our internship group will be encouraged and expected and supported and challenged Together we can create great learning and understanding that will benefit all of us – and our clients