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The
purpose of
the
rehabilitation
counseling
practicum
and
internship
is to
develop,
under
appropriate
supervision,
professional
competencies
in assisting
individuals
with
disabilities
to attain
their
vocational
or
independent
living
goals. In
addition to
the academic
coursework,
the clinical
experiences
encourage
students to
apply the
knowledge,
skills and
abilities
they learned
from their
rehabilitation
courses.
This is a
primary
component in
helping
build the
student’s
competence
and
readiness to
become a
professional
rehabilitation
counselor.
The
curriculum
at WWU
requires 100
hours of
practicum
and 600
hours of
internship.
The
practicum
student is
focused on
meeting with
and
providing
counseling
to clients
of an
organization,
while the
intern works
with all
aspects of
the
organization
in serving
the
clientele.
Successful
completion
of the
practicum is
a
prerequisite
to the
supervised
rehabilitation
counseling
clinical
internship.
In both
practicum
and
internship
the student
is expected
to
participate
in a seminar
facilitated
by a
University
supervisor
as well as
weekly
meetings
with their
on-site
supervisor.
Work
settings
often used
for
practicum
and
internship
include
selected
public and
private
rehabilitation
agencies and
human
service
facilities
such as:
community
rehabilitation
programs,
public
rehabilitation
agency
district
offices,
hospitals,
institutions
and
psychological
treatment
programs for
persons with
long-term
mental
illness,
rehabilitation
hospitals,
and
supported
employment
programs.
Practicum
Guide
Internship
Guide
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