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

Current In-House Opportunities:

• 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: 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:

• Email Dr. Phipps (gregory.phipps@mail.waldenu.edu) for information.
• Application deadline for Summer/Fall 2025 is March 10.

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:

• Email Dr. Lacourt (luis.lacourt@mail.waldenu.edu) for information.
• Application deadline for Summer/Fall 2025 is March 10.

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:

• Email Dr. Spadaro (nina.spadaro@mail.waldenu.edu) for information.
• Application deadline for Summer/Fall 2025 is March 10.

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/Eligibility Requirements:

Required for all students to submit as part of your Internship II and III applications.