Counseling Department

Counseling ENC 690, Practicum and ENC 691/692, Internship

The practicum and internship clinical experiences allow development of a specialization consistent with a student’s plans for future employment. The clinical experience in counseling requires a minimum total of 700 hours that includes 280 hours of direct counseling for the combined practicum and internship classes.

Leadership in Educational Administration (EDA) ENC 686, Field Experience
Graduate students complete the internship, which is considered the culmination of all students learn in the EDA program. Students are required to complete activities related to each of the six Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards and additional requirements demonstrating leadership skills as prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) ENC 686, Field Experience
The field experience is a culminating opportunity for students to work with a practicing administrator mentor. Students plan their field experience jointly with the mentor administrator and Bradley faculty advisor. The field experience requires students to spend 150-200 clock hours in the field to complete a major project, work collaboratively with the mentor administrator and perform other administrative duties. During the same period, students participate in four seminars on the Bradley campus that focus on establishing a vision for the future.