Because of the nature of the CCMH distance education programs, students are required to take the responsibility to explore their community and locate suitable practicum and internship opportunities. Degree-seeking students are required to accumulate 100 clock hours of practicum experience. Of this 100 hour requirement, 40 hours must be in direct service with actual clients. The practicum requirements are intended to prepare the students for the Internship experience. The practicum is required to be supervised by a qualified counseling professional, who is willing to provide one-on-one weekly supervision to the student in a setting that meets program criteria.

CCMH students are also required to complete 600 clock hours, with 240 hours of direct service, during Internship. Internship experiences must be supervised by a qualified counseling professional approved by the program. Approval of the practicum and internship experience are determined based on the following departmental criteria:

1. Students are responsible for following the procedures and deadlines outlined within the department's clinical training manual.

2. The site supervisor meets the program's guidelines as a qualified counseling professional. 

3. The site supervisor is willing to provide the level of supervision required by the program (i.e., at least one hour of face to face supervision per week). 

4. The clinical site meets the criterion established by the program and is approved by the Clinical Coordinator prior to the start of practicum or internship. 

5. Students may not accrue practicum or internship hours prior to having completed Affiliation Agreement signed by all required parties. 

6. Students may not begin internship until all requirements for practicum have been completed. 

All CCMH students are required to obtain and provide proof of individual counseling liability insurance before being allowed to participate in their clinical experiences. 

This requirement is in effect as of Fall 2020.