In our graduate counseling specialization programs, students are placed in regional public schools or other local agencies for their practicums and internships. Placements are secured by the internship coordinator who works with local districts, schools and agencies to identify potential placement opportunities. The coordinator works with students to introduce and finalize their placements.
Graduate students in the school counseling option complete their practicum in the same school as their internship. In Washington, the certification covers K-12 so students complete internship hours at two sites: elementary and secondary (either middle/junior high or high school). Our students regularly serve the following districts:
The clinical mental health option offers practicum and internships in agencies serving a host of different ages and populations. Examples include:
Thank you for providing an internship at your site and/or serving as an individual supervisor to an intern. We hope it will be a mutually beneficial experience for both your site and the student. Please contact the Internship Coordinator at any time if you have questions or need assistance.
In order to serve as a site supervisor, you’ll need to:
Thank you and have a great year!
Please verify that you’ve completed the Eastern Washington University Master of Science in Counseling Site Supervisor Orientation & Training.