Course Syllabus
HR 5903 - Internship I in Human Relations
Faculty Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Description
This Internship course involves supervised application of counseling/therapy processes with clients. It will include weekly small group and individual supervision using video-recorded client sessions. Throughout this course, you must complete a minimum of 300 clock hours total, including at least 120 direct client contact hours and 180 hours of indirect work.
Note: In addition, you should have individual site supervision contact hours of 15 (This should be 1 hour of individual site supervision per week).
Learning Outcomes & CACREP Standards
Internship Experience
| Learning Outcome | CACREP Standard |
|---|---|
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The multiple professional roles and functions of counselors across specialty areas |
3.A.2 |
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Counselors’ roles, responsibilities, and relationships as members of specialized practice and interprofessional teams, including (a) collaboration and consultation, (b) community outreach, and (c) emergency response management |
3.A.3 |
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Ethical standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling across service delivery modalities and specialized practice areas |
3.A.10 |
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Self-care, self-awareness, and self-evaluation strategies for ethical and effective practice |
3.A.11 |
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Purpose of and roles within counseling supervision in the profession |
3.A.12 |
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The influence of heritage, cultural identities, attitudes, values, beliefs, understandings, within-group differences, and acculturative experiences on help-seeking and coping behaviors |
3.B.3 |
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Critical thinking and reasoning strategies for clinical judgment in the counseling process |
3.E.2 |
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Case conceptualization skills using a variety of models and approaches |
3.E.3 |
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Consultation models and strategies. |
3.E.4 |
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Application of technology related to counseling |
3.E.5 |
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Ethical and legal issues relevant to establishing and maintaining counseling relationships across service delivery modalities |
3.E.6 |
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Culturally sustaining and responsive strategies for establishing and maintaining counseling relationships across service delivery modalities |
3.E.7 |
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Counselor characteristics, behaviors, and strategies that facilitate effective counseling relationships |
3.E.8 |
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Interviewing, attending, and listening skills in the counseling process; |
3.E.9 |
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Counseling strategies and techniques used to facilitate the client change process; |
3.E.10 |
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Strategies for adapting and accommodating the counseling process to client culture, context, abilities, and preferences; |
3.E.11 |
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Goal consensus and collaborative decision-making in the counseling process; |
3.E.12 |
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Developmentally relevant and culturally sustaining counseling treatment or intervention plans; |
3.E.13 |
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Development of measurable outcomes for clients; |
3.E.14 |
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Evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention; |
3.E.15 |
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Record-keeping and documentation skills; |
3.E.16 |
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Principles and strategies of caseload management and the referral process to promote independence, optimal wellness, empowerment, and engagement with community resources; classification, effects, and indications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications; |
3.E.17 |
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Classification, effects, and indications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications; |
3.E.18 |
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Suicide prevention and response models and strategies; crisis intervention, trauma-informed, community-based, and disaster mental health strategies; |
3.E.19 |
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Crisis intervention, trauma-informed, community-based, and disaster mental health strategies; |
3.E.20 |
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Processes for developing a personal model of counseling grounded in theory and research; |
3.E.21 |
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After successful completion of the practicum, students complete 600 hours of supervised counseling internship in roles and settings with actual clients relevant to their CACREP specialized practice area; |
4.U |
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Internship students complete a minimum of 240 hours of direct service with actual clients; |
4.V |
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Throughout the duration of the internship, each student receives individual and/or triadic supervision on a regular schedule that averages one hour a week and is provided by at least one of the following: a counselor education program faculty member, OR |
4.W 4.W.1 4.W.3 |
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Throughout the duration of the internship, each student receives group supervision on a regular schedule that averages 1½ hours per week with a counselor education program faculty member or |
4.X.1 |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track
| Learning Outcome | CACREP Standard |
|---|---|
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Practice intake interview, mental status evaluation, biopsychosocial history, mental health history, and psychological assessment for treatment planning and caseload management |
5.C.4 |
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Utilize techniques and interventions for prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues |
5.C.5 |
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Know strategies advocate for people with mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental conditions |
5.C.8 |
Course Prerequisites
- HR 5003 - Theoretical Foundations in Human Relations Counseling / HR 5533 - Counseling Theories in CMHC
- HR 5402 - Psycho-Social Development / HR 5923 - Human Growth & Development
- HR 5883 - Introduction to the Counseling Profession
- HR 5483 - Diagnosis in Human Relations Counseling
- HR 5453 - Ethics in Human Relations Counseling
- HR 5643 - Crisis Intervention / Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling
- HR 5593 - Multicultural Counseling
- Note: Depending on which semester your cohort started, this course may fall in a different order than stated here.
- HR 5503 - Research for Counseling
- Note: Depending on which semester your cohort started, this course may fall in a different order than stated here.
- HR 5893 - Psychopharmacology
- HR 5663 - Psychopathology
- HR 5433 - Group Counseling
- HR 5613 - Assessment & Evaluation in Counseling
- HR 5463 - Counseling Skills
- HR 5493 - Couples & Family Counseling
- Note: Depending on which semester your cohort started, you may or may not have completed this course prior to the Practicum and that is okay. There may be situations where you are taking this course while in the Practicum course.
- HR 5283 - Clinical Practicum
Other Prerequisites
Acceptance in Candidacy and departmental consent.
Course Materials
Required
- Jungers, C.M. and Scott, J. (2019). Practicum and internship. Routledge.
Recommended
- DSM-5 TR (5th edition, text revision)
- This manual can be accessed through the OU Library by using your OU 4 x 4 and password.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | CACREP Standards | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Session Videos |
3.E.2; 3.E.5; 3.E.6;3.E.9; 3.E.10; 3.E.11; 3.E.12; 3.E.13; 3.E.14; 3.E.15; 3.E.16; 3.E.17; 3.E.18; 3.E.19; 3.E.20; 3.E.21; |
2 counseling session recordings | 10% |
| *Case Presentation | 3.E.3; 3.A.10; 3.B.3; 3.E.2; 3.E.3; 3.E.4; 3.E.7; 3.E.8 | Presentation based upon 1 of the student's cases in clinical experience | 5% |
| Attendance & Participation | 3.A.12; 3.E.8; 4.X.1 |
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70% |
| E-Portfolio | Covers Sections 3 and 4. | Collection of various documents | 10% |
| Internship Goals Statement | 3.A.2; 3.A.3; 3.A.10;3.A.11; 3.A.12; 3.B.3; 3.E.2. | Written assignment | 2.5% |
| Reflection Paper | 3.A.2; 3.A.11; 3.E.2; 3.E.7; 3.E.8 | Written assignment | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
*Indicates Key Performance Indicator (KPI). This is an intentional formative assessment to assure you take away the core information necessary to be a successful professional counselor.
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 80–100% | Pass |
| 79% or below | Fail |
Course Components
Expectations for Students
A minimum of 300 clock hours is required to complete the Internship. The breakdown for these hours should resemble the following:
Direct Service: At least 120 hrs.
Indirect Service: At least 180 hrs.
Total minimum hours: 300 hrs.
Client Contact: Students are expected to maintain the assigned number of weekly contact hours and video/audio recording the sessions as instructed by the faculty supervisor.
Group Supervision: Students will meet for group supervision every week for 1.5 hours. During this time, a variety of activities will occur, including discussion of on-site issues, recorded session presentations, discussion of ethical issues, and peer supervision. Students should also meet weekly with their on-site supervisor.
Individual Supervision: Students will meet 2 times for individual supervision this semester. At these sessions, the students' progress toward their goals will be addressed, as well as a discussion for their midterm and final evaluations.
Log: Maintain the log form in which students will keep track of their onsite counseling and supervision hours.
Case Management: Students must follow all guidelines for case management required by their site.
Mid-term Evaluation: The site supervisor must complete the formal Supervisor Evaluation Form. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in their site supervisor’s evaluation to their university supervisor. It is also the student’s responsibility to provide the supervisor with enough time to complete the form and have them review it with the student prior to the due date. During the semester, feedback will be sought from the site supervisor and the University supervisor will conduct a visit to the site at some point over the calendar year.
Final Evaluation: Both the site supervisor and the university supervisor will provide a final evaluation of the student using the Supervisor Evaluation form. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in their site supervisor’s evaluation to their university supervisor. It is also the student’s responsibility to provide the supervisor with enough time to complete the form and have them review it with the student prior to the due date.
Student Evaluation of Site and Site Supervisor: The student must complete the formal Evaluation of the Site and Site Supervisor. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in their evaluation to their university supervisor.
Ethical Behavior: Students are required to comply with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and their State's of Composite Board of SWs, LPCs, and MFTs.
Professional Behavior : Potential counseling effectiveness cannot be assessed in the same manner as academic performance in typical college classes. Students must communicate effectively, be open-minded, tolerate ambiguity, exhibit a high degree of patience, acceptance of diversity, and demonstrate emotional stability and self- acceptance. Counseling faculty at OU will evaluate student’s professional and personal aptitude at the end of every Fall and Spring term. Students are required to meet with their advisor to discuss the outcome of the evaluations. This process is designed to enhance communication and mentoring within the program.
Students are expected to be able to adhere to the following professional performance criteria:
- Openness to new ideas
- Flexibility
- Cooperativeness with others
- Willingness to accept and use feedback
- Awareness of own impact on others
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Ability to accept personal responsibility
- Ability to express feelings effectively and appropriately
- Attention to ethical and legal considerations
- Initiative and motivation
Respect confidentiality. Active involvement in the class meetings and activities entails a level of personal self-disclosure. Because of the nature of the vulnerability inherent in this, and the trust and openness required, it is extremely important that confidentiality be maintained. Revealing any personal information about classmates, gained from class meetings or activities, is a breach of confidentiality. Additionally, for that reason, class meetings may not be recorded. This level of respect for confidentiality is required for class discussions as well as self-reflective journaling and skill practice.
Attendance & Participation
This grade will comprise of 70% of your grade in this course.
Learning in this course is based on interaction and participation. CACREP specifies minimum clock-hour requirements in terms of individual supervision and group supervision. Credit will not be awarded unless these standards are met.
You will earn the required points by:
- Turning in your completed Hours Log each week starting in week 2.
- Attending the weekly Live Sessions, which are mandated to last an hour and a half each week, per CACREP standards.
- Note: You are not provided an option to make up the Live Session hours in this course due to the nature of the practicum as well as the mandated requirements that must be adhered to.
- Mid-Semester Evaluation
- Final Evaluation
- Student Evaluations which will consist of:
- Site Supervisor Evaluation
- Site Evaluation
Counseling Session Videos
For supervision purposes, each student must submit 2 recordings of counseling sessions for individual supervision. In addition to the video recording, you will submit a transcript, and the session review form.
Evaluation of the videos will consist of written and/or verbal feedback from the instructor. Evaluation will occur during individual supervision sessions.
Case Presentation
For this assignment, you will present on one case drawn from your work with clients. You should select a client with whom you are having some difficulty. Additionally, you will need to complete the following:
- Recording of session with client
- Case Conceptualization - long narrative form (not the shortened copy you are sharing with peers)
- Session transcription of the video segment
- Session review form
Note: When transcribing your recording, you will need to type dialogue verbatim (i.e., include all pauses, sighs, repetitive statements) for both you (the counselor) and your client.
Internship Goals Statement
Develop and submit a statement of individual learning goals for the semester. Learning goals are an agreement between the student and the university supervisor about the focus of the supervision sessions. Goals will include specific counseling skills or techniques, conceptualization skills, self-awareness, and/or professional behaviors. They will become the basis of tape review, supervisory feedback, and evaluation. Please be as specific as possible regarding learning goals; they are open for modification during the semester.
Reflection Paper
Complete and turn in a professional self-evaluation in narrative form. This self-evaluation must be typed, and at least two full pages. It should address success in achieving learning goals, evaluation of development and growth across the semester, and self-perceptions as a counseling professional. Also, include what you have learned this semester about counselor and client wellness. Make this assignment meaningful for you.
E-Portfolio
The e-portfolio in this course will consist of the following items:
- Resume/CV
- Liability Insurance
- Professional Disclosure Statement
- Practicum Goal Statement and Reflection
- Final Reflection of Internship Learning Experience
- Informed Consent form used at Clinical Site
- Weekly and Monthly Report of Hours (to be completed and signed by university and site supervisors)
- Site Supervisor Evaluations of Students
- University Supervisor Evaluation Form of Student (Final)
- Student Evaluation of Site Supervisor
- This is due the final week in this course
- Site Evaluation
- This is due the final week in this course.
- Final Report of Hours
Note: More details on how to create the e-portfolio to organize the above items will be explained in the Course Resources Module.
Course Policies
Communication
I am available for questions by appointment or through email at bethhennington@ou.edu
You should receive an answer within 24 hours of your email. I will not answer phone calls without an appointment due to personal responsibilities.
Late Policy
All assignments are due on the dates indicated within this course, except in the case of significant illness (doctor's note required) or a major family emergency. You need to notify me as soon as possible about the emergency, so that I can arrange a mutually agreed upon time for completion of the assignment.
Note: For late assignments, 10 points each day will be deducted with a limit of 3 days allowed.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
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The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
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Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
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If you are experiencing a disability, a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
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The University of Oklahoma is committed to offering resources to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or another confidential resource (see "Can I make an anonymous report?").
You may also choose to report gender-based violence and discrimination through other means, including by contacting the Institutional Equity Office (ieo@ou.edu, 405-325-3546) or the police (911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in class discussions, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails, and during Student/Office Hours.
For more information, please visit the Institutional Equity Office.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
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If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
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Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits
- Assist those that may need help
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone that may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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