Please see the Field Site Manual - linked in the Student Menu under "Practicum and Internship" and found as a download in the Forms area

While you are in Pre-Practicum (CON 5371), your instructor will discuss the process to begin the last phase of your clinical training (i.e., your clinical field placement).

The first step is to complete your Mid-Program Review. This is compeleted by faculty the semester before you intend on taking Practicum (CON 5372) = usually while you are in Pre-Practicum (CON 5371). You will discuss your placement plans with your pre-practicum instructor.  

After completing Pre-practicum (a hands-on, classroom-based experience) and successfully passing the Mid-Program Review by faculty, you will engage in a 100-hour Practicum placement (CON 5372) in the field. After completing Practicum, you will begin a 600-hour Internship placement (CON 5390).

Before starting Practicum, every student must submit

• • • a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and 
    • proof of liability insurance coverage

Below are general deadlines for your MOA submission

 Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 Field Service Dates

• You are not permitted to take Practicum and Internship at the same time.  Internship can be completed in either one or two semesters, but no more than two.
• Completing your Pracitcum or Internship at your current place of employment is neither recommended, encouraged, or endorsed.  You will need to make a special written request if you wish to attempt your clinical placement with your employer.
• If you are considering a site that is not an approved site on Dr. Blount's Field Site Spreadsheet, please complete the Field Site Description Survey.

Memorandum of Agreement Request

Over the past three years, our program has utilized Doc-u-Sign to streamline the facilitation and processing of Memoranda of Agreement requests for Practicum and Internship placements.  Due to the considerable cost of Doc-u-Sign, the program will discontinue its use for processing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) requests.

Moving forward for the Spring 2026 semester and beyond, students will be responsible for completing and facilitating their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) request.

To help facilitate this process, I have included below a video on how to complete your MOA. Please make sure that you watch the video in its entirety. You will have to type each section of the MOA, obtain signatures from your Site Supervisor, Clinical Director/Lead School Counselor/Director of Career Services, depending on your track.

In order for your Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be considered complete, you will need to submit the following:

1. Completed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with signatures and dates
2. Copy of Professional Liability Insurance certificate

Send Dr. Blount an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the completed documents. 

Video Link

https://nccu-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/uDlhC9OrVkdnYhAab7PMxNBJ8yQNzcISaWzqC6tKbAMNlw_q8s8gpeYjBMnSuHEj.7LDyR8PojPoK8tJk

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