Practicum and Internship in CTR   CTR Practicum in Recreation and Parks Management   CTR 417 –Internship in Recreation and Parks Management (B.S.)   CTR 697 – Internship in Parks and Recreation Management (M.S.)

Practicum and Internship When you have met with your advisor and verified that you are ready to do a practicum or internship, you will need to visit the fieldwork web site to download the required forms and a manual. All prerequisites must be met and GPA must be 2.0 or above.

All Practicum and Internship Documents Can Be Found At:

Practicum and Internship Terminology University/Faculty Supervisor – The Department of CTR faculty member who will supervise your practicum or internship. Agency Supervisor – The practicum or agency site employee who will supervise your practicum or internship. Fieldwork Coordinator – Amy Chandler, 208 Ferguson Bldg

Hours Required  Practicum (3 or 6 credit hours) –6 weeks=120 hours (3 credit hours) –12 week=240 hours (6 credit hours)  Internship for CREM and LSM Students (12 credit hours) –12 weeks=480 hours  Internship for TR Students (12 credit hours) –14 weeks=560 hours

TR Only   Agency Supervisors responsible for the supervision of students in the Therapeutic Recreation Concentration must be certified as a CTRS through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).   If the student is completing the Internship OR planning to practice as a recreation therapist in the State of North Carolina, the Agency Supervisors responsible for their supervision in the Therapeutic Recreation Concentration must ALSO be licensed as a LRT through the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

Practicum and Internship Manuals Manuals are available for CTR 315 (Practicum), CTR 417 (B.S. Internship), and CTR 697 (M.S. Internship). These manuals are located on the fieldwork web site and include instructions for filling out all required forms, as well as instructions for the mid-term and final reports. Students should download two copies of the manual, one for the agency supervisor and one for their own use.

Practicum and Internship Checklist Requirements Checklists for practicum and internship are located on the CTR Fieldwork web site. These checklists include step-by-step instructions for completing all paperwork. Requirements Checklist

Practicum and Internship Forms Required Before Beginning Hours The purpose of this form is to indicate your intent to enter into a practicum or internship. This form must be completed prior to the start of your fieldwork experience. Form #1 Eligibility Form for Practicum or Internship

Practicum and Internship Forms Required Before Beginning Hours This form is used to obtain approval for the practicum or internship site experience your advisor has approved. This form must be completed prior to the start of your fieldwork experience. Form #2 Request for Practicum or Internship Site Approval

Practicum and Internship Forms Required Before Beginning Hours This form must be submitted along with a check for the amount shown on the form. If an agency provides liability insurance for it’s interns, a letter must be submitted (on the agency’s letterhead) stating you will be covered for liability. Note: Students completing practicum or internship at a clinical facility must use the “Clinical” form, students at non- clinical sites must use the “Non-Clinical” form. This form must be completed prior to the start of your fieldwork experience. Form #3 Liability Insurance Form

Practicum and Internship Forms Required Before Beginning Hours This form is completed in conjunction with your University Supervisor, and specifies the dates that required forms and reports are due. This form must be completed prior to the start of your fieldwork experience. Form #4 Practicum/Internship Report Calendar

Practicum and Internship Agency Evaluation Form Agency Evaluation of Student Intern This form is used for the agency to evaluate the student. Please note: There is a specific form for practicum mid-term, practicum final, internship mid-term, and internship final. Be sure download the correct form.

Practicum and Internship Student Evaluation Form This form is completed by the student, and allows him/her to evaluate the agency and the practicum or internship experience. Student Assessment of Internship Experience

Practicum and Internship How to Find an Agency Several resources are provided by the Department of CTR for finding a practicum or internship Check the Fieldwork web site for links to different resources. Your advisor may also be able to help you with ideas on agencies to contact.

Practicum and Internship How to Find an Agency (cont) When you contact an agency to inquire about Practicum or Internship, tell them you are a student in Community and Therapeutic Recreation at UNCG, and that you would like to speak with someone about Practicum or Internship opportunities with their agency. Always approach the agency in a professional manner, and ask for the name and title of the person who handles Practicum and Internships. Seek an agency that will provide you with a good learning experience and will allow you to advance your career.

Practicum and Internship Fee Reimbursement A student completing a practicum or internship that is over 50 miles from the UNCG campus is eligible for a refund of the Health and Activity fees. If you are eligible for a refund, submit this form prior to the start of your fieldwork experience.

Financial Aid A student who receives financial aid in the summer, must complete all practicum or internship hours by the time summer grades are due. Otherwise, a grade will not be recorded and the following semester’s financial aid will be negatively impacted. Example John receives financial aid for his summer 2013 internship. John begins his internship in late May 2013, so he will not complete all of the required hours by the time summer 2013 grades are due to the Registrar’s Office. John does not have a grade turned in for summer John’s financial aid for next semester class (fall 2013) is negatively affected because he did not complete all hours and receive a grade for his summer internship.

Practicum and Internship Important Notes REMEMBER!!!  You must register and pay on time for a practicum or internship!  Start looking for an agency early in case your plans fall through. This occurs more often than you would think!  Look at multiple agencies for potential fieldwork sites!  You must have paid your liability insurance and submitted the Eligibility Form for Practicum or Internship, The Request for Practicum or Internship Site Approval, Liability Insurance form and payment, and the Report Calendar before you can begin counting hours!