Practicum and Internship Information
To meet degree requirements, all CEP programs require students to complete internships and/or practicum assignments in settings in which they would like to work post-graduation. Prerequisite courses are necessary, and a new application is to be submitted each semester in order to enroll in a practicum or internship course.
In addition to the application form, students complete steps 1-4:
- HIPAA certificate: Complete the UMKC online Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training/tutorial at the HIPAA training website. Once the training is complete, applicants print the certificate to certify her/him as HIPAA compliant and knowledgeable. This is only done for the first practicum semester.
- Background check receipt: A copy of the receipt for the individual's FBI background check. The cost of a background check (as of October 1, 2008) is $52.50.
Due to the length of time it takes to process, fingerprints must be submitted no later than May 1stfor the summer and fall semesters and October 1st for the spring semester. The student is required to provide a copy of her/his background check results to the School Counseling Program Coordinator before beginning the practicum.
MO: http://www.ibtfingerprint.com/The ORI number to send the results to UMKC is 116117, then choose "educator or teacher" from the drop down menu. The Missouri ORI is MO920320Z
KS: Kansas Fingerprint Card order form and KSDE fingerprint instructions - Advising transcript: To request, email Anna Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, with name and student number. The usual turnaround time is 1 - 2 days and will be available in Room 215, School of Education.
- Advisor's signature: Students submit application with advising transcript to her/his faculty advisor. Prior to signing, the faculty advisor reviews application and transcript to ensure the prerequisite classes are complete. Submit to Anna Armstrong in room 215. Applications will not be accepted without the advisor's signature.
Please note: There are a limited number of spaces available in practicum each semester, therefore, students may not be able to enroll or begin during their first choice semester. Students who are unable to enroll due to capacity will be given priority for the following semester. Late applications may not be accepted. Further links/information can be found along the right column or in the student handbooks for Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral students.