Practicum and Internship
Learn more about the School Counseling Practicum and Internship requirements and experience.
All students enrolled in the School Counseling Program at Seattle University are required to complete practicum and internship.
Practicum
Practicum is 100 hours of which 40 are direct client contact. Students can anticipate being on-site a minimum of 10-15 hours a week. Students may need to complete a fingerprinting or background check through their agency or site prior to beginning practicum.
Internship
Internship is 600 hours of which 240 are direct client contact. Approved field sites may require students to complete more hours than the minimum. The state in which a student seeks licensure may also require a student to complete more than the minimum hours to be eligible for counsellor licensure. Students can anticipate being on-site a minimum of 20-25 hours a week.
A weekly group supervision and individual on-site supervision are required as part of the practical counseling experience.
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Diana Calderon
Admissions Counselor