Practicum and Clinical Practice

Student Development in Higher Education 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 SDHE 640, SDHE 643 and SDHE 644 are acceptable.

SDHE 640: Professional Development Seminar: Student Development in Higher Education (1 unit) will take place during the Spring semester of the first year in the program. Please note, a total of 50 practicum hours will be fulfilled.

A total of 450 hours of Clinical Practice in the SDHE specialty shall take place at institutions of higher education (i.e., 2-or 4-year public or private college or university) and will take place during the Fall and Spring semester of the third year in the program. Select your fieldwork sites in consultation with your Advisor to ensure that they will provide experience in two or more functional areas of Student Development. All placements must be approved by the SDHE Coordinator.  

Fieldwork Courses:

  1. 1st semester Counseling Fieldwork, SDHE 643 (225 hours)
  2. 2nd semester Advanced Counseling Fieldwork,  SDHE 644 (225 hours)

 

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.