PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Field Experience:

Walden In-House Internship Opportunities

Walden offers some In-House Opportunities that eligible PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students can apply for to use for Intenship II and III experiences.

• All students are required to apply for Teaching Assistant positions for Internship II and III. This application must be submitted at the same time as the Internship II application.
• Availability of placements and application processes for other In-House positions are at the discretion of the faculty members offering the opportunities. See the descriptions provided below for details.
• Positions for In-House Opportunites (other than TA) are competitive - students are not guaranteed In-House Opportunities
• You should have a non-Walden back-up in mind in case you are not awarded the placement(s) that you request.
• You will be expected to commit to 2 quarters
• Applications are due 1 month proir to the Internship Application Deadline:
  • May 15 for Fall/Winter In-House Experiences
  • August 15 for Winter/Spring
  • November 15 for Spring/Summer
  • February 15 for Summer/Fall

Current In-House Opportunities:

• CSI Omega Zeta (Leadership & Advocacy)
• Walden Assessment and Accreditation (Leadership & Advocacy)
• Walden Latin-X Course Development (Research & Scholarship, Teaching)
• Walden Skills Development and Enhancement (Supervision)
• Walden Teaching Assistant (Teaching - required for Internship II and III)

Domain: Leadership & Advocacy

Hours: up to 50 hours per term, starting in Week 0 and extending to Week 10

Contact: Dr. Jonnie Lane, csiomegazeta@waldenu.edu

Description:

This opportunity is for CSI Omega Zeta members. If you are not an Omega Zeta member, you must have registered and paid dues during an enrollment period before the start of your internship. Please note that Omega Zeta does not have rolling registration into membership; enrollment periods are helpd twice per year, dates of which can be found on the calendar located on the CSI SharePoint site. Priority will be given to members with an active relationship in the organization. THis position is project-based and is independent of leadership positions. Hours spent in an officer role do not count toward accrual of required hours for internship.

Selected CES interns will be provided with the opportunity to work alongside student leaders on various projects that promote leadership, advocacy, and excellence in counseling. The intern will be a member of a committee, expected to work within the structure set by the organization and participate as a member of Omega Zeta. This includes attending meetings and working within a committee toward project completion, as needed. Please check your availability before applying.

Selection of interns will be made after review of project proposals. Projects should be one to two terms in length, depending on your expected time as an intern. The proposal needs to demonstrate how the project goals and intern functions will align with CSI policies and objectives, found at csi-net.org. Projects will result in an artifact that can be submitted to Meditrek.

Hours accrued throughout the term will include the time spent developing and delivering the presentation, the time spent planning with the committee, and time in supervision with the CFA. Additionally, there will need to be hour accrual spent in reporting on the project in business meetings and/or documenting within Omega Zeta files for continuity of the program you develop, in the event that Omega Zeta decides to build upon or replicate it.

And example of a project may be to develop and deliver a 1-hour synchronous presentation, per term served, on an approved topic related to Leadership and Advocacy for one of the active committees. The presentation will be recorded as an artifact. Please note that any recorded learning sessions have the potential to be recorded for future viewing on the CSI SharePoint site (e.g. presentation for students during the Week 4 Intensive).

Application/Eligibility Requirements:

If interested, please email the above contact a submission packet to include the information below in "Eligibility Requirements." Please note that this is a competitive placement and may require an interview. Submissions that have not been fully developed or students whose Omega Zeta membership has lapsed will not be interviewed.

Eligibility Requirements:

• CSI Omega Zeta membership ID #
• Ability to attend all business and executive council meetings
• Ability to meet weekly with CFA (Dr. Lane's calendar)
• Submission of intended presentation related to Leadership and Advocacy, to align with CSI goals, objectives, and policies
• Brief description of the proposed plan, including relevant timeline and/or dates
• Detailed estimate of workload in terms of hours per week or per task
• Explanation of how your project relates to one of the following Omega Zeta functions:
  • Scholarly presentation
  • Social discourse
  • Personal development
  • Service to others
  • Service to community
  • Advocacy Project
• Explanation of how your project relates to Leadership and Advocacy, as described in the Field Experience Manual
• Detailed description of the people involved in enacting this plan (e.g. committee chair, chapter officers, volunteers from general membership) and what resources will be needed to complete this plan
• Description of the final product for Week 10 of each Internship term and the metrics of progress that will occur along the way (at intevals outlined in the Internship curriculum)

Domain: Leadership & Advocacy

Hours: 5-10 hours per week, 50-100 hours per quarter

Contact: Dr. Greg Phipps (gregory.phipps@mail.waldenu.edu)

Description:

This Assessment and Accreditation internship position provides an opportunity for a PhD in CES intern to work with the Assessment Committee and the CACREP Liaison on matters related to ongoing assessment projects as well as accreditation projects in the School of Counseling. The intern will work with mapping standards and program outcomes, reviewing and updating rubrics for courses, and supporting data analysis activities of the Assessment Committee. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about assessment and accreditation in counselor education.

Application Process:

Domain: Research & Scholarship, Teaching

Hours: 5-10 hours per week, 50-100 hours per quarter

Contact: Dr. Luis Lacourt (luis.lacourt@mail.waldenu.edu)

Description:

This internship provides CES students with the opportunity to design and develop micro-courses focused on mental health considerations for counseling Latin-X populations. Interns will collaborate under supervision to create course content, develop instructional materials, and publish content in our online learning management system.

This is a two-quarter placement, requiring a commitment of 5-10 hours per week. Responsibilities include:

·       Identifying, organizing, and writing course content

·       Collaborating with students and faculty to refine course materials

·       Publishing courses in the online learning environment

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, possess strong writing skills, have a passion for supporting the Latin-X community, and are open to constructive feedback.

Application Process:

Domain: Supervision

Hours: up to 50 per quarter

Contact: Dr. Nina Spadaro (nina.spadaro@mail.waldenu.edu)

Description:

The SoC Skills Development Committee (SDC) is designed to support Walden counseling students in their clinical skill development in counseling from the beginning to the end of their program as well as across all programs. The SDC is comprised of SoC faculty members who are referred to as faculty mentors. The SDC is under the administration of the SoC Skills Coordinator. The opportunity is 100% virtual. The primary virtual (online) tasks of the SDC is to work directly with masters level students in one-on-one skills mentoring within the parameters of several kinds of Skills Plans.

The SoC Skills Enhancement Lab (SEL) is a sanctuary for counseling skills learning. The SEL provides one on one counseling-skills mentoring for students who are referred by their Pre-Practicum faculty. The SEL is offered once per term, typically during week 4 of the term. The face-to-face SEL is co-located with the SoC residency pre-practicum. This opportunity is either face-to-face or virtual. Face-to-face locations are ideal if you live in the geographic area and/or can fully support your cost for travel, lodging, etc. Locations by term: Winter - Atlanta, GA, Spring - Houston, TX, Summer - Atlanta, GA, Fall - Orlando, FL.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A (preferred) or B in Teaching and Supervision courses.
• No current student development or skills plans.
• No current concerns from faculty or coordinators.

Application Process:

Domain: Teaching

Hours: 8-10 hours per week, per course

Contact: Dr. Rich Stapleton

Description:

Walden Teaching Assistants (TAs) enroll and work as a TA in up to two (2) full-quarter courses. They complete 8-10 hours per week, on average, on assigned tasks, such as posting to discussion boards, grading, etc. They will participate in an initial planning call with assigned TA mentor to outline specific tasks, then meet weekly with the assigned TA mentor throughout the assignment to assess performance, collaborate, and plan for assigned course(s).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Starting Winter 2024/2025, all students will be required to apply for and will be assigned TA placements for Internship II and Internship III.

Application Process: