Practicum & Internship Training Programs

The TAMU-CC University Counseling Center (UCC) offers practicum placement opportunities for students in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. This is an unpaid, one-semester practicum placement for final semester seniors.   

Health Science Practicum (HSP) students will work with the UCC Clinical Case Manager to identify, research, develop, and implement education and outreach activities for the campus community. Opportunities may also be available for community at-large engagement, UCC workshop development, marketing, and social media expansion. Outreach projects should support the goals of the UCC and the needs of the campus community and partners. The HSP program fosters and encourages professional growth in an integrated mental health care setting.  

Due to potential conflicts of interests, students are not eligible who have received individual or group counseling at the UCC within the past academic year. 

Fall/Spring HSP Students should start their hours before the second week of classes. Summer HSP students should start within the first week of classes.  

HSP Students will receive one hour of scheduled supervision per week with the UCC proctor. 

HSP Students are expected to complete all projects and tasks in a timely manner and under the supervision of the UCC proctor. Midterm and Final evaluations provided by the BSHS course will reflect the work as completed. 

Due to COVID-19, some projects may be offered remotely. HSP Students should have reliable internet access and a laptop or other device. 

Students interested in applying for the HSP practicum placement should email their request and an updated resume to ana.salazar@tamucc.edu 

Appropriate applicants will be invited to an interview with the UCC proctor. Decisions are typically made within three (3) business days once all interviews are complete. 

Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the Health Sciences Training Program further, please contact: 

The TAMU-CC University Counseling Center (UCC) offers a two semester, Tex-CHIP approved internship placement for masters & doctoral level graduate students training to become clinicians. We utilize a Practitioner-Scholar training model to provide trainees an experience that is developmentally sensitive, growth oriented, and professionally supportive. Experiential learning opportunities assist trainees in further defining their theoretical orientation, facilitate the rapid acquisition of basic and advanced therapeutic skills, and provide the clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a successful independent practitioner.

Currently, the UCC does not offer Counseling Practicum opportunities in the Fall or Spring semesters. Please contact us about Summer Practicum possibilities.

The UCC may be able to meet training requirements for graduate psychology students on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss your psychology training site needs and requirements.

Please note, due to potential conflicts of interest, the UCC does not consider applications from students who have received UCC individual counseling services the past academic year.

Our training experiences are designed for students in a master’s in counseling program enrolled for Internship 1 or 2, or in a Doctoral Counseling program.

Trainees must be enrolled in Internship 1 or 2 and have successfully completed Practicum in a graduate counseling program.

Trainees will commit to a two-semester placement with our counseling center, typically consisting of the Fall and Spring semesters.

Trainees will complete 15-20+ hours weekly on site during UCC business hours (Mon-Fri, 8-5p).

For Tex-CHIP qualified hours, trainees MUST be available on-site each Wednesday beginning at 8am.
Trainees must earn hours on-site or at UCC sanctioned outreach activities for at least 13 weeks during the semester.

Trainees must be on-site to provide services through both in-person and telemental health modalities while the TAMUCC campus remains open for in-person courses.

Trainees first week on site is devoted to a mandatory orientation & on-boarding process. Trainees should plan for a flexible on-site schedule during this first week to accommodate the orientation.

At times, the UCC may be able to accommodate trainees needing a secondary site or summer placements. These requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the UCC Training Coordinator for more information.

Because the UCC provides a wide variety of prevention and clinical services, trainees often have opportunities to be involved in many of the following activities: 

• Clinical/Professional Trainings 
• Group Therapy and Workshops 
• Individual Therapy
• Single Sessions    
• Outreach Events & Services 
• Program Development 
• Psychological Testing 
• Initial Consultation
• Case Consultations
• Integrative Behavioral Health

Our training experience is designed to provide the following weekly activities: 

• 1 hour of individual supervision with licensed clinicians(CLICK HERE TO MEET THE STAFF) 
• Weekly opportunities to join our senior staff in clinical consultation and professional development meetings 
• 50-60% of your hours will be devoted to direct service
• 20-30% of your hours will be spent in indirect services (e.g. time for your clinical documentation, reviewing recordings of sessions, staff meetings, or supervision). 

Please note, weekly schedules for trainees are coordinated based on trainee availability, clinic needs, and space concerns. Therefore, it is important in your application to be as flexible and accurate as possible. 

Students interested in applying should contact the Training Coordinator to obtain the most-up-to-date Application Packet and Recommendation Forms. The following materials are required for a completed application packet: 

• Application form. Form provided via email upon request. 
• A Curriculum Vitae that includes any relevant mental health experience. 
• An unofficial/official graduate transcript  
• A Clinical Supervisor Recommendation Form completed by your current primary practicum supervisor. Form provided via email upon request.
• A Professor Recommendation Form completed by a recent graduate level professor familiar with your clinical skills in class (e.g. role plays, assessments). Form provided via email upon request.

A cover letter (limit 2 pages) that addresses the following: 

• Your expectations and goals for your training. 
• Your strengths and weaknesses as a clinician in training. 
• What qualities you seek in a supervisor and your expectations for clinical supervision. 

Please submit all application materials together via email or in-person at the UCC located in the Driftwood building.

Applications may be submitted during the semester prior to the intended semester of training.

Application Deadlines

• Fall 2022 training – Closed
• Spring 2023 training – Oct 28, 2022
• Fall 2023 training – July 14,2023

Please contact the Training Coordinator regarding interest in possible summer practicum by April 10, 2023. 

Please contact the Training Coordinator with any questions