FO 663 - Internship II for Non-Licensure Practice Track

The practicum/internship is a practical, professional experience in an area of forensic mental health. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of professional experiences that can include diagnostic interviewing, case management, applied research, advocacy, administrative support, court liaison, and/or case consultation/preparation. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over a minimum of nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week. The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience is considered his/her “practicum” requirement and the subsequent 600 hours his/her “internship.” (FO 661  – 3 credits, FO 662  - 3 credits, FO 663 - 1 credit = total credits 6 to 7. (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)