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Graduate Counseling Internship Program

Glendale Community College (GCC) offers a graduate counseling internship for students in the final year of their master’s program or those who have graduated within the past year but have not yet gained adjunct counseling experience. This internship provides hands-on experience in academic, career, and personal counseling, as well as opportunities to co-facilitate Student Development courses, and support student success programs in a dynamic and diverse community college setting.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

✅ Be in the final year of a graduate counseling-related program OR have graduated within the past year without a previous adjunct counseling assignment at a community college.

✅ Be enrolled in or have completed a Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines at a WASC-accredited institution:

  • Counseling, Educational Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Career Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Guidance Counseling

✅ Be available to intern at a minimum of at least two days per week (10 hours total) and attend the mandatory weekly supervision meeting on Thursdays from 11 AM to 12 PM. Interns who are interested in completing more than 10 hours per week are welcome to do so; However, they must notify the coordinators in advance so we can plan accordingly and ensure appropriate supervision and mentorship.

✅ Mandatory Summer Training: Interns must attend a four-day training in the third or fourth week of August in order to prepare for the academic year.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The GCC Graduate Counseling Internship is a one-year commitment from August to June. Interns begin with a mandatory four-day summer training in August before starting their internship in the fall.

Interns gain progressive counseling experience throughout the academic year:

📌 Fall Semester – Counselor Shadowing and Observation 

  • Learn about how to conduct academic, career, and personal counseling

  • Observe experienced counselors in drop-in and student appointments

  • Assist with workshops and student success programs within the Division of Student Services

📌 Winter Session – Gradual Transition to Counseling Students

  • Begin delivering one-on-one counseling services to students under counselor supervision

  • Assist with creating Student Education Plans (SEPs)

  • Obtain hands-on experience with completing petitions, forms, and student clearances

📌 Spring Semester – Increased Autonomy

  • Conduct individual counseling sessions under counselor supervision

  • Co-facilitate Student Development courses

  • Continue professional development through mentorship & workshops

Weekly Time Commitment:

  • 10 total hours per week (scheduled at a minimum of 2 days per week), which include: 

    • 1-hour mandatory group supervision (Thursdays, 11 AM - 12 PM)

    • 1-hour individual mentorship meetings (TBD)

INTERNSHIP DUTIES

✅ Supervised drop-in and express counseling
✅ Assist in Student Education Plan (SEP) development
✅ Develop and lead workshops for student support programs
✅ Co-facilitate Student Development (STDV) courses
✅ Implement programs and services related to student success
✅ Participate in campus-wide student support initiatives

Interns are volunteers of the Glendale Community College District, but activities are designed to fulfill fieldwork or internship requirements for master’s programs.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

📌 How to Apply:

Follow the link below to submit your application and upload the required documents. Applications will be screened and selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

🔗 GCC Counseling Internship 2025-2026 Application: https://tinyurl.com/CounselingInternship2526

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions regarding the internship program, please contact:

📧 Kevin Dimatulac, M.Ed.
📧 Paolo Banaag, Ed.D.
Graduate Counseling Internship Co-Coordinators

📍 Glendale Community College – Student Services Division

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Glendale Community College is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage participation from historically underrepresented communities in higher education.