Practicum: School Counselor

Prerequisite: CNSC 570 with minimum grade of "B-" and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced master's counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 700 hours of fieldwork (100 hours of advanced applied and 600 hours in Practicum) over at least three semesters and at most five semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Minimum grade of "B-" to be considered passing. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits. Offered annually. (Formerly CNSG 571)