We will support our counseling interns in developing the skills to work with students in our inner-city schools with experience in restorative justice and PBIS practices. We instruct with regard to mindful practices and students are challenged to understand the ethical dimensions of personal and professional life and to examine their own values, attitudes, and beliefs as they prepare to create, implement, and evaluate data-driven, comprehensive, and developmental school counseling programs aligned with State SEL and PBIS Standards.

During a social work practicum, the Clinical Counseling student follows and observes a social worker or MFT on a limited basis, usually once a week. The student may take on some responsibilities under the close supervision of a trained social worker.  A practicum is generally part of a course that requires reporting and reflecting on experiences in the field to combine theory and practice.  Students typically begin social work internships after completing all, or a significant amount of, their coursework. Internships can be completed on a part-time or full-time format. Interns take on more responsibilities independently as they put their classroom learning into practice.