School Counseling Student Resources
School Counseling Resources
Overview
Through the formative clinical experiences provided in practicum and internship, the school counseling intern will become familiar with a wide gamut of essential school counseling services while working with students, parents, and educators. The student will become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources in addition to direct service intervention strategies. Professional resources may include assessment instruments, toys, games, books, computerized guidance programs, print and non-print media, professional literature, research, and referral data, as well as, persons. The practicum and internship experience are a critical component of preparing to be a professional school counselor. It is our hope that through classroom learning and field experiences, school counseling interns will be able to effectively serve the K-12 student population.
Site Selection
Site selection for practicum and internship is a critical step in completing the school counseling field experience. Students are strongly encouraged to get to know the district, school, site supervisor, and the overall culture of the school and community prior to beginning practicum or internship. It is extremely important that the school site be a good match for students as changing school sites once practicum or internship has started is strongly discouraged.
NOTE: Other private or charter schools may also serve as possible sites. Students must check with the Clinical Director for school site approval.
General Requirements for Practicum Placement
1. Completion of 15 semester hours of counseling course requirements with a B or better in:
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Techniques
- Ethics
- Introduction to School Counseling
- Group Counseling (pre- or co-requisite)
- **Introduction to Play Therapy (pre- or co-requisite)
**Note: Introduction to Play Therapy is required only for individuals working with children aged 10 or younger**
2. Display of appropriate disposition(s) as defined by the contract you signed upon entering the Counseling Program.
3. Possession of active liability insurance
General Requirements for Internship Placement
1. Completion of:
- Practicum
- Advanced Techniques (pre- or co-requisite)
- Introduction to Play Therapy (only for those working with children 10 years of age or younger)
2. Display of appropriate disposition(s) as defined by the contract you signed upon entering the Counseling Program.
3. Possession of active liability insurance
Certificate Program Internship
All students enrolled in the Post-Masters Certificate Program for School Counseling are encouraged to attend the clinical meeting the fourth or fifth week of the semester in which they plan on completing the required internship for the certificate. Their clinical experience is determined by the certificate program coordinator in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
Important Forms and Documents
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| UNC Charlotte School Field Site Placement List | |
| Permission to Record Form MINOR CLIENT | |
| Permission to Record Form MINOR CLIENT (Spanish Translation) | |
| Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Form |
Websites and Platforms
DocuSign Resources
GoReact Resources
Note: GoReact will only be available through your canvas course. To access your assignment, please log in through Canvas, and open the corresponding Course and Assignment.
School Counseling Resources
Map of School Counseling Sites
American School Counselor Association
Play Therapy Resources
My site asked me to be a chaperone for a field trip. Can I be a chaperone?
As a practicum or internship student, you are not an employee of the school system or agency. Students work in a professional training capacity as part of their graduate program. Therefore, it is not acceptable for students to take on the role of chaperone for an off-site activity. Due to not being a school or agency employee, practicum and internship students are not covered by any type of insurance or administrative policies and procedures should anything happen during the event. Therefore, no student will assume primary responsibility for a group of clients or students in any type of event or trip. Practicum or internship students may assist or accompany other school or agency officials with events or trips as long as it is understood that the practicum or internship student is not to be placed in a position of primary responsibility for students or clients.