Field Experience Hub

Human Services Undergraduate Fieldwork Information

Supervisor QualificationsField Supervisors have no less than the same degree the program awards (Bachelors degree) and at least one year experience in Human Services. Weekly supervision required.
Hours Required350 hours total (150 hours minimum per semester). 50 fieldwork hours will be provided within core competency courses prior to the beginning of fieldwork. 
Appropriate placement sites for undergraduates:
  • Helping professions
  • Mental health
  • Social services 
  • Case management
  • Coordination of care
  • Life skills
  • Skill development
  • Basic needs providers 
  • Schools/Educational Centers (non-instructional)
  • Homelessness support centers
  • Substance use and recovery centers
  • Community Centers
  • Human Services based non-profits
  • Youth organizations and after school programs
  • Elderly care facilities
  • Advocacy organizations
  • Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)

 

Human Services Resouces and Manuals

Interested in working at a site that is not on the approved list? Send them this form. The fieldwork manager will review the information and start the approval process if they meet requirements: New Fieldwork Site Approval Request-Undergrad 

Campus Connections Site Information

Campus Connections is a wellness and resiliency-oriented service-learning course (COUN4950-001) that pairs UCCS students and youth from the community in mentor-mentee relationships. Youth are referred through our El Paso County Community partners and are matched with a UCCS student who provides one-on-one therapeutic mentoring throughout the semester.

Mentors spend four hours once a week with their mentee providing academic support, career planning, and promoting positive social skill development.

UCCS mentors support youth in building goals while providing a supportive environment to help them achieve those goals. Campus Connections takes place on UCCS’s campus, giving participants exposure to university life and the potential to explore the possibilities of lifelong learning.

Human Services majors are required to take at least one semester of COUN4950. Campus Connections is a built in fieldwork site that meets this requirement. 

To apply to be a mentor, see this page: How to Apply

 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Practicum and Internship Information

Graduate Practicum:

Supervisor Qualifications1. Minimum of a master's degree, preferably in counseling or a related profession, 2. relevant certifications and/or licenses (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist or LAC), 3. minimum of two years of pertinent professional experience, 4. knowledge of program's expectations, requirements, and evaluation procedures for students; and 5. relevant training in counseling supervision.
Hours Required

100 hours total.

40 hours minimum of direct client contact. 60 hours or less of indirect services. 

1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision at field site. 

Graduate Internship:

Supervisor Qualifications1. Minimum of a master's degree, preferably in counseling or a related profession, 2. relevant certifications and/or licenses (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist or LAC), 3. minimum of two years of pertinent professional experience, 4. knowledge of program's expectations, requirements, and evaluation procedures for students; and 5. relevant training in counseling supervision.
Hours Required

600 hours total. 100-200 hours- summer semester. 300 hours each- Fall and Spring Semesters. 

240 minimum direct contact. 360 or less of indirect contact. 

1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision at field site. 

 

Graduate Student Practicum and Internship Resources and Manuals

 

Site Supervisor Information

Would you like to become an approved internship/practicum site? 

Please submit this New Site Inquiry form if you are interested in hosting graduate practicum or internship students. We will reach out to you in 3-5 business days with next steps!

Fieldwork Day!

Fieldwork Day offers development for our site supervisors in September of every year. If you are a credentialed supervisor, you can receive Continuing Education Units for attending this event. 

This day also allows sites to connect with and recruit students for the following January practicum experience. All graduate counseling students are required to attend and will be interested in meeting you all and making connections. We promote Undergraduate students to attend however have not made it mandatory at this time.  

Fieldwork Day

Saturday, September 16th, 2023 10am- 2pm

Berger Hall-UCCS

Site Supervisor Training Video- September 2023

 

Questions?

Molly Cammell

Campus Connections and Field Experience Manager

mcammell@uccs.edu

719-255-3891