Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

CNSL 5580 – Internship

Summer 2021, Variable Credit Hours

 

Instructor(s):            

Paul Maddox II, PhD, LPC (MO & WY), NCC

125 College Drive, UU 430​

​Casper, WY  82601​

​Phone: 307-268-2572

Email: rmaddox1@uwyo.edu

Office hours: By Appointment

 

Class Meeting Time and Location: 

June 5 | July 10 | August 7

Course Schedule: Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm | Supplemental synchronous supervision instruction via Zoom Meeting

Pre-Requisites:  Graduate standing in Counselor Education, successful completion of CNSL 5310 and 5320, consent of the program faculty and a selected site. Proof of Professional Liability Insurance and an Internship Site Agreement (This form can be found at www.uwyo.edu/clad/counseling/resources.html) - both must be submitted to the course instructor before you can begin logging hours.

Course Description: Master’s level graduate work in Counselor Education. Supervised internship is designed as the culminating experience of the counselor education program. Students engage in professional counseling activities at approved placement sites. This advanced course is designed as a capstone clinical experience, preparing graduates to enter the clinical practice of counseling in schools or in community counseling settings.

The degree to which you perceive this experience as enhancing your personal and professional growth will largely be a function of your own goals and the initiative you assume in the class.

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Acquire and practice assessment skills appropriate to your practicum setting.
• Continue developing your awareness of culturally appropriate and culturally inappropriate assessment and counseling procedures.
• Continue developing counseling skills with one or more of the following populations: children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and/or groups.
• Display effective communication skills with colleagues, clients, students, and supervisors.
• Display an awareness of ethical issues that you commonly face, or are likely to face, in your internship setting.
• Articulate professional sensitivity and competence when presenting cases to other internship students.
• Acquire skills for questioning and contributing to discussions of specific case material.
• Demonstrate openness to supervision and a willingness to calmly and non-defensively consider feedback provided by fellow students and supervisors.
• Provide services, as appropriate, to ethnically diverse students or clients.
• Identify the role, function, and nature of the agency with which you are working.
• Obtain knowledge and skills for self-, peer-, and program evaluation with respect to counseling and case management services.

 

CACREP Knowledge and Skill Outcomes:  Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills of professional counseling and the counseling process in a multicultural society, including best practices related to the following 2016 CACREP Standards:

 

CACREP Standard		Course Activities
2-F.5.d	Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for establishing and maintaining in-persona and technology-assisted relationships	Class Attendance & Participation,Assigned Readings ·      Case Presentation ·      Midterm, Final Evaluations
2-F.5.e	The impact of technology on the counseling process	Class Attendance & Participation,Assigned Readings ·      Case Presentation
2-F.2.e	The effects of power and privilege for counselors and clients	Class Attendance & Participation,Assigned Readings ·      Reading Reflection

 

Professional Practice:

1. Students are covered by individual professional counseling liability insurance policies while enrolled in practicum and internship.
2. Supervision of practicum and internship students includes program-appropriate audio/video recordings and/or live supervision of students’ interactions with clients.
3. Formative and summative evaluations of the student’s counseling performance and ability to integrate and apply knowledge are conducted as part of the student’s practicum and internship.
4. Students have the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including technological resources, during their practicum and internship.
5. In addition to the development of individual counseling skills, during either the practicum or internship, students must lead or co-lead a counseling or psychoeducational group.

 

CACREP Core Standards Course Activities

CACREP Standards for Internship (Section 3):

1. Students are covered by individual professional counseling liability insurance policies while enrolled in practicum and internship.
2. Supervisionofpracticumandinternshipstudentsincludesprogram-appropriateaudio/video recordings and/or live supervision of students’ interactions with clients.
3. Formativeandsummativeevaluationsofthestudent’scounselingperformanceandabilityto integrate and apply knowledge are conducted as part of the student’s practicum and internship. Students will have completed counseling skills evaluation with the Site Supervisor at mid-term and the end of each semester andcompleted a site-specific evaluation at the end of the internship.
4. Students have the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including technological resources, during their practicum and internship.
5. In addition to the development of individual counseling skills, during either the practicum or internship, students must lead or co-lead a counseling or psychoeducational group.

1. After successful completion of the practicum, students complete 600 clock hours of supervised counseling internship in roles and settings with clients relevant to their specialty area.
2. Internship students complete at least 240 hours of direct client contact and 360 hours of indirect client contact hours (600 total hours). Direct hours include the time spent in providing services to clients in individual or group and as primary or co therapist where there is the opportunity to work directly with a variety of clients and intervention strategies. Indirect hours can include many activities such as being at the site completing notes, preparing for sessions, in supervision on site or in class, preparing and reading materials related to client issues, team meetings and other administrative responsibilities required of the internship site. There may be more than 600 hours for internship completed, but a minimum is no less than 240 direct contact hours.
3. Internship students have weekly interaction with supervisors that averages one hour per week of individual and/or triadic supervision throughout the internship, provided by (1) the site supervisor, (2) counselor education program faculty, or (3) a student supervisor who is under the supervision of a counselor education program faculty member.
4. Internship students participate in an average of 11⁄2 hours per week of group supervision on a regular schedule throughout the internship. Group supervision must be provided by a counselor education program faculty member or a student supervisor who is under the supervision of a counselor education program faculty member.

In addition, students must:

• Have prepared and, as needed, updated a comprehensive professional disclosure/ informed consent document consistent with state statutes and licensure laws.
• Have become a student member of American Counseling Association (ACA): https://www.counseling.org and/or American School Counselor Association (ASCA): http://www.schoolcounselor.org/ and understood the purpose and support offered by membership in professional organizations.
• Become familiar with the operational procedures employed at the chosen site including emergency protocols and service, evaluation and assessment practices.
• Have identified and is applying in practice an entry level theoretical approach to counseling.
• Have demonstrated a deepened understanding of professional and ethical issues evident in a practice setting and will enhance understanding of those issues through reading, consultation, written assignments and class discussions. The appropriate codes of ethics can be found on the American Counseling Association (ACA) website: www.counseling.org and the American School Counselor Associations (ASCA) http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
• Have created a professional goals plan at the beginning of the internship and an evaluation of success in meeting the goals at the completion of the internship experience.
• Have increased proficiency and competence in the use of basic and advanced counseling skills, assessment, diagnosis, counselor competency and professional identity.
• Have an enhanced understanding of the issues and importance of supervision: effectiveness, ethics, and competence. The revised code of ethics can be found on the ACA website: www.counseling.org
• Have developed the habit of reviewing research current (peer-reviewed) literature regarding areas of needed information and issues of interest relevant to the work.

 

 

Methods of Instruction: Synchronous Online Instruction via Zoom. Instructor-led and group facilitated consultation and supervision of clinical practice based on on-site internship experiences.

Required Text and Readings:

American Counseling Association [ACA] (2014). ACA code of ethics and standards of practice. Alexandria, VA: Author (available free online)

 

American Psychological Association (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed). Washington, DC: Author.

 

*Additional readings may be made available online if they are needed and/or assigned. They may be found online on the WyoCourses page for this class.

 

Instructor / Learner Responsibilities:  We are responsible together for creating a positive learning environment where all students and instructors feel safe to share thoughts and feelings, take risks, make mistakes, and can count on support from our colleagues.

 

Instructor:  I/we will:

1. Attend class on time, prepared and ready for questions and discussions.
2. Clarify expectations as requested.
3. Help facilitate learning through discussion and presentation of material in a manner that is engaging and inviting.
4. Communicate in a timely manner (including grading and return assignments).
5. Show genuine respect for everyone in the classroom, even when ideas and values expressed are different from my/our own.
6. Demonstrate respect to students, the program and the field through professional behavior.

 

Students:  As students, I/we expect you to:

1. Attend every class meeting on time prepared to contribute meaningfully to professional conversations about class material.
2. Willingly participate in class discussions and activities.
3. Thoughtfully engage the course material and activities (in and out of class) in a way that will facilitate personal and professional growth through self-reflection and exploration.
4. Demonstrate genuine respect to classmates, instructors, the program and the field through professional behavior, even when ideas and values expressed are different from your own, and when topics, assignments or experiences don’t align with your personal interests and passions.
5. Be a role model to demonstrate safety, ethics, respect, and regard of each person and of tasks undertaken.
6. Regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender expression and identity, religion, age and ability, you will be treated and respected as a human being. Your continued presence in this course signals your commitment to act likewise.

 

Disability Accommodation Policy and Procedure Statement:  If you have a physical, sensory, cognitive/learning, or psychological disability and require accommodations, please let the instructor know as soon as possible. You must register with, and provide documentation of your disability to University Disability Support Services (UDSS) in SEO, room 330 Knight Hall. You may also reach them at 766-3073.

 

Confidentiality:  In addition to the University of Wyoming policies, this course, as other courses in the Counselor Education Program, requires that learners maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all personal information related by classmates and clients.  Personal information we discuss in class or supervision is not to be discussed outside of that setting.  Any breach of confidentiality or respect will be considered a serious ethical and professional violation and will result in immediate dismissal from the program.  Confidentiality as outlined in the current ACA codes will be followed.

 

 

Student Performance Evaluation Criteria and Procedures:                Total Points Possible = 100 Points

 

1. Professionalism:   20 Points

     Becoming a professional counselor means assuming responsibility for not only your clients' well-being, but for the well-being of the school or agency where you work, as well as the reputation of the profession itself. As such, we expect you to conduct yourself with the same level of professionalism that will be expected of you in a work setting. This includes things like confidentiality and respect in your presentations and management of clinical material; professional dress appropriate for the setting and especially while working with clients; respect for colleagues, clients, faculty and others in your conversation and behavior; timeliness, attentiveness, preparation and participation in all class meetings, assignments and activities (including clinical documentation); timely and respectful communication with faculty and colleagues; appropriate clean language in professional settings; willingness to deepen your self-awareness and growth; openness to feedback; responsibility for your own personal wellness; and so forth.  Please refrain from using a cell phone during class or other instructional times.   

0-5 points	6-14 points	15-19 Points		20 Points
Either: •     Repeated problems with professionalism over the course of the semester and/or •     One or more major problems with professionalism	Several concerns with professionalism over the course of the semester, but no major display of unprofessional behavior.	No more than one or two minor concerns with professionalism during the semester.		No lack of professionalism displayed during the semester.

 

 

 

2. Case Presentation                                                                         30 points / 15 points each

Prepare TWO cases for consultation/supervision in class. Remember, you are invited to share client cases which may represent cases of concern or struggle, in addition to those which highlight your strengths throughout the semester.  This presentation will include a case presentation write up based on the provided outline with copies for all your classmates as well as instructor and specifications for “what you need and how classmates can help”, and presentation of a video or audio recorded session. It is important that you take the time to view the session prior to presentation so that you can clearly identify what you need from the supervision session. Your recorded session should be cued to the appropriate point in the session to facilitate the desired feedback.  Please be prepared to show a continuous ten-minute clip. The conceptualization of your client needs to reflect your guiding theory of counseling. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions and present cases for review by peers and the instructor in a clinical staffing format.

 

Case Presentation

Criteria	Points Possible
Case Write-up: Provided a one page client summary including the following as applicable: client information, presenting problem, treatment history, case conceptualization, contextual issues, client resources, therapeutic alliance.	2 Points
Session Clip: Provided a ten minute continuous segment of tape connected to reflection and feedback.	1 Point
Staffing Questions and Discussion: Brought 2-3 specific questions for group supervision. Staffing questions reflected thoughtfulness about own clinical development. Questions focused on areas of growth. Showed thoughtfulness and insight about own progress in clinical development.	3 Points
Clinical Progress: Counseling work demonstrated in clip shows integration of feedback, application of counseling skills, and progress in clinical development.	9 Points

 

 

3. Professional Portfolio                                     50 points

You will create a portfolio documenting your clinical work. Elements of this portfolio will be turned throughout the semester to track your progress and best support your growth as a counseling professional. The documentation for the portfolio is noted in the rubric with various deadlines for each type of documentation. See wyocourses for deadlines to submit documentation.

 

Criteria	Points Possible
Proof of Liability Insurance: Provided proof of liability insurance prior to start of work at practicum site.	5 Points
Internship Site Contract: Provided site contract with supervisor signature prior to start of work at practicum site.	5 Points
Monthly Log Forms: Submitted monthly log forms to show progress and documentation of hours towards practicum requirements (May, June, July, August). Met hours to satisfy course requirements (100 clock hours per 1 credit hour).	20 Points
Midterm Student Evaluation: Submitted completed midterm evaluation of the student from the site supervisor with supervisor signature. (2-F.5.d)	5 Points
Final Student Evaluation: Submitted completed final evaluation of the student from the site supervisor with supervisor signature (this will be on the same form as the midterm evaluation). (2-F.5.d)	5 Points
Student Evaluation of Site: Submitted completed evaluation of the site by the student.	6 Points
Updated Resume: Submitted updated resume including practicum experience.	4 Points

 

Grading Standards:  Points for the course will come from the assignments listed above.  There are 100 total points possible in the class, and your final grade will be based on the points you have earned, measured on a standard grading scale (A ≥ 90 points, B = 80-89, etc).

 

Proof of Liability Insurance	5 points
Internship Site Contract	5 points
Monthly Log Forms (4 months x 5 points each)	20 points
Midterm Student Evaluation	5 points
Final Student Evaluation	5 points
Student Evaluation of Site	6 points
Updated Resume	4 points
Case Presentation 1	15 points
Case Presentation 2	15 points
Professionalism	20 points
TOTAL	100 points

                                                                  

 

Grading Scale:
90-100 pts = A, 80-89 pts = B, 70-79 pts = C, <70 = F

CAVEAT: This class is competency based. Even if you receive an overall average grade of “B” or higher, you will NOT be allowed to pass this course if it becomes clear that you are unable to practice within professional counseling competencies expected at this level of training. Students who are assessed to need remediation, additional training, or other support will be notified as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns about the evaluation of any submitted material or your overall progress in the class, please arrange an individual appointment.

Late Assignments:  Please note that any assignments not turned in by the specified assignment collection day & time will result in the lowering of the assignment grade by 10% for each day the assignment is late.  Any exception to this rule must be approved in advance by the instructor and be due to extreme circumstances.

 

Attendance/Participation Policy:  The minimum expectation is that you are in class (on time) for the full class time each weekend, that you are prepared, attentive, and that you actively participate in all class discussions and activities.  University sponsored absences are cleared through the Dean of Student’s Office, and include absences for university sponsored activities, personal hardship, academic class obligations, unavoidable personal obligations (like military service) and family emergencies.  For further details, please review the university policy at: http://www.uwyo.edu/dos/absences/index.html.  If you have a compelling reason for which you must miss class, please discuss your situation with the faculty instructor before the absence occurs or as soon after as possible.  Absences that don’t fit under the university’s policy noted above will be approved as “excused” at the discretion of the full faculty.  If you miss class, you are responsible for getting any notes from a classmate, and for proposing to the instructor how you will demonstrate comparable engagement and understanding of the material covered that day.  Any unexcused absence will result in a whole letter grade reduction for each day/class session missed.  Repeatedly coming to class late will also result in a lower final grade (part of the professionalism points).

 

Typical graduate courses allow for one absence. Considering the unique weekend format of our program, and the vast material addressed in each weekend, each class meeting is very important. For this course you are allowed a total of 1.5 hours of absence from class time without penalty for the semester. I ask you please inform the instructor in advance when you plan to take these “personal hours.” Class time is limited and very valuable, so students are encouraged to only take personal hours when absolutely necessary. If an assignment is due requiring class participation, penalty will still be incurred for the assignment grade if class is missed. Personal hours cannot be used to excuse participation in clinical supervision.

 

Policies for Incompletes:  An incomplete in the class will be granted only in rare situations.  Should you feel that you will need an incomplete, it is your responsibility to communicate with the instructor in a timely manner (before finals week) to seek approval.  A grade of I (incomplete) is a temporary grade assigned in those rare instances when, in the judgment of the faculty member, no other grade will insure justice to the student. 

 

Gatekeeping:  As counselor educators, we have an ethical and professional responsibility to protect current and future clients, the profession, and our program by insuring that all students are professionally and clinically competent. When concerns about your academic or non-academic performance are noted by instructors or supervisors, a meeting will be held with you to share concerns with you and identify ways for you to address them and demonstrate your improvement.  During this meeting, a written remediation plan as per the Counseling Program Student Retention and Dismissal Policy may be developed.  This plan will specify clear expectations for completion along with required and/or suggested activities to meet those expectations.  Remediation plans will be shared with the student’s primary adviser, and may also be shared with supervisors and other faculty, so that together we can support and review your progress.  Lack of participation in the remediation plan or failure to fully meet the expectations of the plan will result in program dismissal.  Cases of serious ethical violation or unprofessional behavior will result in immediate program dismissal without an opportunity for additional improvement.  As a student, it is your responsibility to be aware of and follow the Counseling Program Student Retention and Dismissal Policy.

 

Academic Honesty:  Academic dishonesty involves taking credit yourself for work that was done by another, or using your own work for multiple assignments/classes without instructor permission.  The University of Wyoming is built upon a strong foundation of integrity, respect and trust.  All members of the university community have a responsibility to be honest and the right to expect honesty from others.  Any form of academic dishonesty is unacceptable to our community and will not be tolerated (from the UW General Bulletin).  Teachers and students should report suspected violations of standards of academic honesty to the instructor, department head, or dean.  Other University regulations can be found at: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/legal/universityregulations.htm

 

Duty to Report:  UW faculty are committed to supporting students and upholding the University’s non-discrimination policy.  Under Title IX, discrimination based upon sex and gender is prohibited.  If you experience an incident of sex- or gender-based discrimination, we encourage you to report it.  While you may talk to a faculty member, understand that as a "Responsible Employee" of the University, the faculty member MUST report information you share about the incident to the university’s Title IX Coordinator (you may choose whether you or anyone involved is identified by name).  If you would like to speak with someone who may be able to afford you privacy or confidentiality, there are people who can meet with you.  Faculty can help direct you or you may find info about UW policy and resources at http://www.uwyo.edu/reportit.  You do not have to go through the experience alone.  Assistance and resources are available, and you are not required to make a formal complaint or participate in an investigation to access them. 

 

Classroom Statement on Diversity: The University of Wyoming values an educational environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.  The diversity that students and faculty bring to class, including age, country of origin, culture, disability, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, immigration status, linguistic, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, worldview, and other social and cultural diversity is valued, respected, and considered a resource for learning.

 

Email Policy:  It is important for students to remember that faculty are not available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Wellness and appropriate boundaries are important values for all counselors and counselor educators. The instructor(s) of this course will respond to all inquiries, questions, and other electronic correspondence within a timely, but not necessarily immediate, manner.  Most electronic communications will be answered within 48 hours (Monday-Friday).  All email messages from the instructor(s) will be sent to the student’s UWYO email address.  To avoid having your message mistakenly identified as SPAM, please identify the course in the subject line.

 

Adaptation:  The information in this syllabus is not set in stone.  I reserve the right to make adjustments based on the progress and perceived needs of the class.  This may include adding or eliminating assignments, readings, and activities, or adjustments to the course schedule.  I also invite you to make suggestions for improving the class.  This is your professional training.  I invite you to advocate for your needs, but also to remember that I have to balance individual wants with the needs of the whole class and the standards set forth by the field.  Please let me know if you have ideas or suggestions.

 

Covid-19. during this pandemic, you must abide by all UW policies and public health rules put forward by the City of Laramie (or by Natrona County if at UW-Casper), the University of Wyoming and the State of Wyoming  to promote the health and well-being of fellow students and your own personal self-care.  The current policy is provided for review at:  https://www.uwyo.edu/alerts/campus-return/index.html

 

As with other disruptive behaviors, we have the right to dismiss you from the classroom (Zoom and physical), or other class activities if you fail to abide by these COVID-19 policies.   These behaviors will be referred to the Dean of Students Office using the UWYO Cares Reporting Form for Student Code of Conduct processes (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofWyoming&amp;layout_id=5).

 

Syllabus Changes: I will alert you to any possible course format changes in response to UW decisions about community safety during the semester.

 

HyFlex, Zoom, and WyoCourses expectations:

As with all UW coursework, this course will be educational and useful to you.  I will respond to questions, concerns, and feedback in a timely manner.

 

Your responsibilities:

• Give and receive feedback from me and your classmates respectfully and constructively in all interactions.  This includes in Zoom chats, on WyoCourses boards, and within physical classroom spaces.
• Actively engage in civil discourse in a respectful manner. Use professional language in all course related forums.
• Communicate professionally.  Whenever you send class-related email or messages, please include a clear, specific subject line and use the body of the email or message to explain the purpose for the email and any attached materials. Conduct yourself professionally.
• Meet assignment deadlines. We expect that you're interacting with course material multiple times during the week. 
• Ask for help when you need it. For academic assistance for this course please contact me for available resources.   For Dean of Students assistance please see: https://www.uwyo.edu/dos/student-resources/covid-19-student-resources.html
• Please let us know if you notice another student who needs help in our (anonymous) WyoCares referral option (https://www.uwyo.edu/dos/students-concern/index.html).

 

Student Resources: UW-Casper students can access all Casper College (CC) student services. That includes the Goodstein Library, the Writing Center, the workout facility, and Career Services. A portion of UWC student fees goes to CC to help pay for your access to those services, so you are encouraged to take advantage of them. All UW – Casper students have access to Casper College resources. UW and Casper College resources are linked in the course page on WyoCourses. The following are reference links:

• Campus Map https://www.caspercollege.edu/maps-directions/
• Wellness Center https://www.caspercollege.edu/wellness-center/
• Tutoring & Study Resources https://www.caspercollege.edu/tutoring/
• Goodstein Library https://www.caspercollege.edu/library/uw-cc/
• Student Activities https://www.caspercollege.edu/student-activities/
• Campus Security: 307.268.2688
• Sign up for CC Alerts https://www.caspercollege.edu/alert/
• Report a student of concern to the CC Care Team https://www.caspercollege.edu/care-team/

 

 

 

Class Schedule

Jan 29-30 | Mar 6 | May 7

 

 

Date	Class Topics	Assignments Due (Includes Weeks Between Class Meetings)
06/05   9:00am-6:00pm	Syllabus/Assignment Questions   Internship & Ethics	Portfolio: -       Proof of Insurance (5/ 24) -       Site Contract (5/24)   Portfolio: -       May Hours Log (6/1)
07/10   9:00am-6:00pm	Case Presentations	Case Presentation #1 (07/10)   Portfolio: -       Jun Hours Log (7/1) -       Midterm Evaluation (7/10)
08/07   9:00am-6:00pm	Case Presentations	Case Presentation #2 (8/7)   Portfolio: -       Final Evaluation (8/7) -       Site Evaluation (8/7) -       Updated Resume (8/7) -       July Hours Log (8/1) -       August Hours Log (8/13)