MHLC 790B - Clinical Mental Health Internship

3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Students are strongly encouraged to attend an Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to starting an internship. Information related to the internship workshop can be found at: https://my. davenport.edu/internships.

The internship is a field-based experience which provides students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their coursework in an approved mental health setting. Through the internship experience, students will further develop their identity and skills as professional mental health counselors. In order to meet the internship requirement for the Mental Health Counseling program and various state licensing boards, students are required to complete two 300-hour internships. Each 300-hour internship (MHLC 790A and 790B) will be taken as a 3-credit course with a combination of direct service with clients via the internship site and other supervised professional activities. Internship sites need to be approved by an administrator from the Mental Health Counseling program. Student performance will be evaluated by an internship site supervisor and a Davenport faculty member. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship site rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the internship site.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better is required to pass each internship. Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a failing grade.
Fees: Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): MHLC 779