Practicum and Clinical Practice
School Counseling Practicum and Fieldwork must be completed independently of fieldwork that may have been completed in other Master’s Degree programs or Credential Programs. Only hours completed during enrollment in COUN 607, COUN 643A, or COUN 644A are acceptable. Hours are to be completed during the regular school day; therefore, full-time teachers and other students with full-time day-time employment must modify their schedules accordingly.
COUN 607: School Counseling Practicum (3 units) will take place during the Spring semester of the first year in the program. Please note, a total of 100 practicum hours will be fulfilled during typical K-12 public school hours. As required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates are required to obtain a Certificate of Clearance from the Commission in order to participate in public school-based practicum and fieldwork activities.
Students enroll in two semesters of fieldwork during the second year in the program.
Fieldwork Courses:
- 1st semester Counseling Fieldwork, COUN 643A. 400 hours, 25 to 28 hours per week
- 2nd semester Advanced Counseling Fieldwork, COUN 644A. 400 hours, 25 to 28 hours per week
Core Competencies for CED Clinical Practice | California State University Long Beach. The core competencies ensure program, state, and accreditation standards for leadership, teaching, and counseling are met, as well as the safety needs of others in educational environments. They also align with specific conduct expectations outlined in the CED Student Code of Professional Conduct.
NOTE: Students requiring reasonable accommodations for clinical placements or internships — whether through an existing and approved BMAC accommodation or due to a new medical restriction — should contact BMAC as soon as possible. Setting up off-campus site accommodations often requires additional documentation and coordination time, so advance notice is essential. Learn more about services at the Bob Murphy Access Center.
