Deadlines for Applications: 

Incoming Fall Semesters – February 1

Incoming Spring Semesters – September 30

Application Process

Interested graduate students must submit the following materials by the deadline for the entry into the program:

• Letter of interest
• Statement affirming the status of completion of the following courses:
  CO601, CO655, CO610, CO622, CO715, CO720
  CO660 and CO680 are not mandatory, but beneficial
• Copy of graduate school transcript (There is no need to pay for an official transcript – a copy from course planning documents or grade records is acceptable.)
• Résumé
• Names, phone numbers, and emails of two persons qualified to evaluate the student’s introductory clinical skills

Submit all application materials to: christina.dillon@asburyseminary.edu

Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with the staff of the VCFC. Up to six students are employed within the practicum/internship program each semester. Open spots for placement vary each semester depending on how many students remain in the program from prior semesters.

Candidates must be willing to support the ethos of Asbury Seminary. Candidates must allow a check of personal background through law enforcement agencies.

In addition, practicum/intern counselors must be available over three consecutive semesters, including summer, and must abide by Asbury Seminary’s calendar year and holiday schedule. It is expected that practicum/intern counselors will maintain regular weekly hours which could include early morning and/or late afternoon hours. Student counselors should expect to work at least 10 hours each week during practicum and 20 hours each week during internship. The center is open Mondays through Thursdays. A mandatory three hour weekly training/group supervision time is also required to grow in skills and build our team dynamics. Individual and group supervision will be provided.

Mandatory orientation will be held prior to the start of the program. Hours are typically 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for during the three day orientation.

Practicum/Intern counselors must uphold the legal and ethical standards of confidentiality and are not permitted to provide services to personal friends or family.