HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
School of Education & Allied Human Services
Rehabilitation Counselor Training Program
Fall, 2006


Course: REHB 234: Internship (Rehabilitation Counseling I)
Seminar Time: Wednesdays 8:30 PM – 10:20 PM
Seminar Location: Hagedorn Hall, Room 284

Instructor: Jamie S. Mitus Ph.D., CRC, LCPC, LMHC
Office Location: Hagedorn Hall 149 Phone #: (516)463-7453
Office Hours: T: 2:00- 4:00 PM CRSR Office #: (516) 463-5782
W: 4:00 – 5:00 PM E-mail: Jamie.S.Mitus@hofstra.edu



COURSE DESCRIPTION
The internship is designed to facilitate the student’s learning by integrating his/her academic training with a field-based experience. Based on CORE accreditation standards, students are expected to complete 600 hours of internship (300 per semester) at a rehabilitation counseling agency within the private and/or public setting. This experience must include both observation and practice of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to function as a rehabilitation counselor. Students are expected to engage in several roles of the rehabilitation counselor including but not limited to counseling, case management, consultation, evaluation, training, advocacy, placement, and post-employment services. When the student has completed the internship, she/he should be at a level of proficiency to enter the profession as a beginning rehabilitation counselor.

Internship sites are arranged with and approved by the faculty. Students are under the supervision of both the agency and university faculty. The agency supervisor must me certified as a rehabilitation counselor.

Students are also expected to participate in a seminar where case studies are presented and discussed. This experience allows the student to develop skills specific to case conceptualization, critical and analytical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving, and ethical decision making. In addition, students further develop the microskills of counseling by submitting audiotapes that are reviewed and evaluated during the seminar.

Prerequisite: REHB 236, Approval of advisor.


DISCUSSION TOPICS
1. Case studies
2. Agency practices
3. Ethical issues in RC
4. Professional development
5. Current trends in RC
6. Supervision sessions

REQUIREMENTS
1. 300 hours of field work experience in an accepted rehabilitation counseling facility under supervision of a qualified rehabilitation counselor (i.e. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)

2. One-hour weekly supervision meetings with the on-site CRC supervisor

3. Completion of internship logs for each day you are at the site

4. Attendance at and participation in seminars and supervision meetings

5. Two audiotapes of sessions with your clients; One of the audiotapes will be reviewed when you present your case study during the seminar (see below for details about the case study.). The other audiotape will be reviewed during individual supervision. You must obtain written consent from the client prior to taping the session. Use Hofstra’s consent form unless the agency has a form that must be used. You should review the consent form with the client once she/he has had the opportunity to read through it. Tapes must be destroyed at the end of the semester.

6. Completion of one case study using the “case history” form provided. Presentation of the case study during one of the seminars is required. You should provide copies of a case study report to your classmates during the presentation. Maintain HIPPA compliance by excluding any PHI information from the case study.

7. Write up (verbatim) of two supervision sessions with a summary of what you learned during the sessions. Each verbatim with the summary should be approximately 5 pages in length.

8. Journal Critique: You will select and present one journal article related to rehabilitation counseling during the seminar. The article should be written within the last five years (2001 to present). You should plan to generate group discussion by preparing at least two questions from the article. You need to select and submit a journal to the professor by the third week of the semester. The articles will then be posted on e-reserves so that your classmates can read them prior to the discussion.

REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
9. You will write a summary of an ethical dilemma you encountered at your internship site during the semester. Identify the principles in conflict and outline the dilemma using the ethical-decision making model. Do not include the final decision in your write-up as to how the problem should be resolved. The class will discuss this.

You will post this dilemma on Blackboard and facilitate discussion using the discussion board. You are expected to post your dilemma by Monday morning and allow for discussion throughout the week. You should check in daily to monitor and facilitate the discussion. In order to pass the class, everyone is expected to respond at least two times to the discussion during the week. *Note: Do not reveal specific details (PHI information as set forth by HIPPA) about your client in the online discussion. There should be no identifying information including the client’s name, address, phone number, birth date, social security number, agency names, school names. Use a pseudo name in place of the client’s real name. Also, ethical dilemmas should be discussed with your site supervisor prior to posting them on Blackboard. You should also address these issues with your site supervisor.

10. You are required to maintain a journal of your internship experience throughout the semester. This assignment is intended to foster your growth as a professional rehabilitation counselor. On a weekly basis, you are required to write an entry in your journal discussing your internship activities as it relates to your own professional growth and development. Each entry should be at least one page in length. Although you will not be graded on this exercise, you will be required to submit your journal periodically throughout the semester. Please refer to the schedule for due dates. Maintain HIPPA compliance when writing in your journal and store it in a secure location.

11. Professional Portfolio: You will create a portfolio that reflects your professional development throughout your academic experience at Hofstra. Towards the end of the semester, you will present your portfolio to the class. A handout will be provided outlining the type of content to include in the portfolio


GRADING SCALE
A pass/fail grading scale is used for internship seminar. In order to pass the class, you must complete all of the assignments and obtain acceptable performance reviews from your site supervisor. Please refer to the internship manual for evaluation criteria.





LIABILITY INSURANCE
National Rehabilitation Association or American Counseling Association sponsored Liability Insurance is strongly recommended for internship students. This insurance provides coverage while performing professional duties as a rehabilitation counselor in training. Information may be obtained from the Director of the Rehabilitation Counseling Program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is important to make every effort to attend seminar. If you miss more than one seminar, you will be required to complete an assignment for each absence to be determined by the instructor.

CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones should be turned off at the beginning of each class.

POLICY ON ACADEMIC HONESTY
All students are expected to abide by the University’s Policy on Academic Honesty as specified in the Hofstra University Graduate Studies Bulletin.

POLICY ON ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Accommodations are provided for students with disabilities on an individualized, as-needed basis after the student’s needs, circumstances and documentation have been evaluated by the appropriate University office: the director of the Program for Higher Education of the Disabled (PHED) in 101 Memorial Hall (516-463-6770) handles accommodations for physical and/or psychological disabilities and the director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS) in 202 Roosevelt Hall (516-463-5840) handles accommodations for learning disabilities and ADHD. Students who believe they will require an accommodation may either (1) contact the appropriate University office and request that the professor be notified of the accommodation by the office or (2) directly notify the professor, who will then refer the student to the appropriate office. In order to implement the accommodation in a timely manner, students are encouraged to notify the professor and/or appropriate office during the first two weeks of the semester. All information provided to a professor regarding a student’s disability will be kept in confidence.






HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
School of Education & Allied Human Services
Rehabilitation Counselor Training Program
Fall, 2006

Course: REHB 235: Internship (Rehabilitation Counseling II)
Seminar Time: Wednesday 8:30 PM – 10:20 PM
Seminar Location: Hagedorn Hall, Room 284

Instructor: Jamie S. Mitus Ph.D., CRC, LCPC, LMHC
Office Location: Hagedorn Hall 149 Phone #: (516)463-7453
Office Hours: T: 2:00- 4:00 PM CRSR Office #: (516) 463-5782
W: 4:00 – 5:00 PM E-mail: Jamie.S.Mitus@hofstra.edu



COURSE DESCRIPTION
The internship is designed to facilitate the student’s learning by integrating his/her academic training with a field-based experience. Based on CORE accreditation standards, students are expected to complete 600 hours of internship (300 per semester) at a rehabilitation counseling agency within the private and/or public setting. This experience must include both observation and practice of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to function as a rehabilitation counselor. Students are expected to engage in several roles of the rehabilitation counselor including but not limited to counseling, case management, consultation, evaluation, training, advocacy, placement, and post-employment services. When the student has completed the internship, she/he should be at a level of proficiency to enter the profession as a beginning rehabilitation counselor.

Internship sites are arranged with and approved by the faculty. Students are under the supervision of both the agency and university faculty. The agency supervisor must be certified as a rehabilitation counselor.

Students are also expected to participate in a seminar where case studies are presented and discussed. This experience allows the student to develop skills specific to case conceptualization, critical and analytical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving, and ethical decision making. In addition, students further develop the microskills of counseling by submitting audiotapes that are reviewed and evaluated during the seminar.


Prerequisite: REHB 236, REHB 234, Approval of advisor.






DISCUSSION TOPICS
1. Case studies
2. Agency practices
3. Ethical issues in RC
4. Professional development
5. Current trends in RC
6. Supervision sessions

REQUIREMENTS
1. 300 hours of field work experience in an accepted rehabilitation counseling facility under supervision of a qualified rehabilitation counselor (i.e. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)

2. Weekly supervision meetings with the on-site CRC supervisor

3. Completion of internship logs for each day you are at the site

4. Attendance at and participation in seminars and supervision meetings

5. One audiotape of a session with one of your clients; this audiotape will be reviewed during individual supervision. You must obtain written consent from the
client prior to taping the session. Use Hofstra’s consent form unless the agency has a form that must be used. You should review the consent form with the client once she/he has had the opportunity to read through it. Tapes must be destroyed at the end of the semester.

6. Completion of one case study using the “case history” form provided. Presentation of the case study during one of the seminars is required. You should provide copies of a case study report to your classmates during your presentation. Maintain HIPPA compliance by excluding any PHI information from the case study.

7. Write up (verbatim) of one supervision session with a summary of what you learned during the session. Each verbatim with the summary should be approximately 5 pages in length.

8. Journal Critique: You will select and present one journal article related to rehabilitation counseling during the seminar. The article should be written within the last five years (2001 to present). You should plan to generate group discussion by preparing at least two questions from the article. You need to select and submit a journal to the professor by the third week of the semester. The articles will then be posted on e-reserves so that your classmates can read them prior to the discussion.




REQUIREMENTS CONT.
9. You will write a summary of an ethical dilemma you encountered at your internship site during the semester. Identify the principles in conflict and outline the dilemma using the ethical-decision making model. Do not include the final decision in your write-up as to how the problem should be resolved. The class will discuss this.

You will post this dilemma on Blackboard and facilitate discussion using the discussion board. You are expected to post your dilemma on Monday and allow for discussion throughout the week. You should check in daily to monitor and facilitate the discussion. In order to pass the class, everyone is expected to respond at least two times to the discussion during the week. See the Ground Rules sheet for additional requirements to complete this assignment.

*Note: Do not reveal specific details (PHI information as set forth by HIPPA) about your client in the online discussion. There should be no identifying information including the client’s name, address, phone number, birth date, social security number, agency names, school names. Use a pseudo name in place of the client’s real name. Also, ethical dilemmas should be discussed with your site supervisor prior to posting them on Blackboard. You should also address these issues with your site supervisor.

10. You are required to maintain a journal of your internship experience throughout the semester. This assignment is intended to foster your growth as a professional rehabilitation counselor. On a weekly basis, you are required to write an entry in your journal discussing your internship activities as it relates to your own professional growth and development. Each entry should be at least one page in length. You will be required to submit your journal periodically throughout the semester. Please refer to the schedule for due dates. Maintain HIPPA compliance when writing in your journal and store it in a secure location.

11. Professional portfolio: You will create a portfolio that reflects your professional development throughout your academic experience at Hofstra. Towards the end of semester, you will present your portfolio to the class. A handout will be provided outlining the type of content to include in the portfolio

12. Completion of two (2) successful job placements demonstrated by submission of two “Placement Completion” forms along with “Placement Log” for each.

GRADING SCALE
A pass/fail grading scale is used for internship seminar. In order to pass the class, you must complete all of the assignments and obtain acceptable performance reviews from your site supervisor. Please refer to the Internship manual for evaluation criteria.




LIABILITY INSURANCE
National Rehabilitation Association or American Counseling Association sponsored Liability Insurance is strongly recommended for internship students. This insurance provides coverage while performing professional duties as a rehabilitation counselor in training. Information may be obtained from the Director of the Rehabilitation Counseling Program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is important to make every effort to attend seminar. If you miss more than one seminar, you will be required to complete an assignment determined by the instructor for each absence.

CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones should be turned off at the beginning of each class.

POLICY ON ACADEMIC HONESTY
All students are expected to abide by the University’s Policy on Academic Honesty as specified in the Hofstra University Graduate Studies Bulletin.

POLICY ON ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Accommodations are provided for students with disabilities on an individualized, as-needed basis after the student’s needs, circumstances and documentation have been evaluated by the appropriate University office: the director of the Program for Higher Education of the Disabled (PHED) in 101 Memorial Hall (516-463-6770) handles accommodations for physical and/or psychological disabilities and the director of the

POLICY ON ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - Cont.
Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS) in 202 Roosevelt Hall (516-463-5840) handles accommodations for learning disabilities and ADHD. Students who believe they will require an accommodation may either (1) contact the appropriate University office and request that the professor be notified of the accommodation by the office or (2)
directly notify the professor, who will then refer the student to the appropriate office. In order to implement the accommodation in a timely manner, students are encouraged to notify the professor and/or appropriate office during the first two weeks of the semester. All information provided to a professor regarding a student’s disability will be kept in confidence.