Education Approved Internship Sites and Supervisors

• Provide orientation and consultation to site supervisors as needed. The student, faculty supervisor, or site supervisor can request consultation with the faculty supervisor anytime. 

• Conduct at least one internship site visit per semester. In situations with excessive travel or challenging schedules, site visits may occur using technology such as web-conferencing. 
• Work closely with the site supervisor and the intern regarding any issues/concerns involving the intern and/or internship site. 
• Advocate for, and facilitate a healthy and beneficial internship and a productive relationship between the supervisor and supervisee and between the internship site and the CCD program. 
• Provide timely and appropriate feedback to the supervisee concerning issues brought into the group supervision sessions and/or issues brought forth by the site supervisor. 
• Work in collaboration with the intern and the site supervisor to ensure that policies and procedures are followed. 

• Facilitate an average of 1.5 hours/week of group supervision (internship class). 
• Be dedicated to intern professional development and commit to providing appropriate oral and/or written feedback. 
• Communicate in a timely manner with the site supervisor if concerns about the intern or internship site arise. 
• Oversee student intern evaluation for the course, which includes: reviewing initial paperwork obtained by the fieldwork experience coordinator, including proof of liability insurance; tracking class attendance; reviewing formal evaluations by the on-site supervisor; verifying completion of required clock hours; ensuring completion of required class activities (e.g., case study); and maintaining all necessary records/documentation. 

• The on-site Sponsor supervisor shall ensure an unbiased selection and assignment of the most qualified candidate, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or other protected class. 
• The Internship Site agrees to provide the student with supervision, guidance, and the opportunity for learning through the anticipated internship activities described in this agreement, which is developed and agreed to by all parties. 
• Provides a minimum of 1 hour a week of direct supervision and is reachable by the student should there be a client-related concern or emergency.  
• Provide the intern with sufficient experience in areas typically part of the site supervisor’s role and function. 
• Be dedicated to intern professional development and commit to providing appropriate oral and/or written feedback. The site supervisor will communicate in a timely manner with the 

• Faculty supervisor if concerns about the intern or internship site arise. 
• Collaborates with the faculty supervisor on evaluating student performance by completing the midterm and final evaluation in a timely manner. 
• Read the CCD Site Supervisor Manual and agree to abide by the site and site supervisor’s requirements and responsibilities.

• Can assist with the development and completion of all field-related paperwork 
• Reviews and approves new internship sites & site supervisors 
• Collaborates with specialization coordinators regarding any concerns related to the approval process 
• Assists in helping students find prospective internship placements  
• The first “go-to” person with any concerns or difficulties that arise related to Tevera for site supervisors and students 
• Provides administrative supervision of the Fieldwork Program database and documentation 
• Coordinates all new contracts/ MOUs between sites and CSU 
• Ensures that all fieldwork processes meet or exceed national accreditation requirements set out by CACREP 

Most applications open between late December to late January. Interviews are often held around the start to the middle of February, and placement offers are extended between late February and early March. 

Most applications open between late January through the final weeks of March. Interviews are often held around the middle of February through the start of April. Placement offers are often extended between early March through April. 

Timelines for the school counseling specialization can vary significantly due to differences between school districts. Most of our district partners’ applications open between early February through the final weeks of March. Interviews are often held around the middle of February through the start of April. Placement offers are often extended between early March through the end of April.