Intro to Field Ed for Counseling and Behavioral Health

Field Education Instructions for Counseling and Behavioral Health Admitted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to the William James College Counseling program!

Please take time to review the recorded presentations below. These presentations are narrated by Melissa Koen, Associate Director of Field Education, and are a valuable resource as you begin your site search. We require that you view all of these lectures as part of the field education process.

We look forward to working closely with you.

Field Ed Videos

  1. Introduction
  2. Timeline and Expectations
  3. First Year Practicum
  4. Resume
  5. Common Mistakes Seen on Resumes
  6. Cover Letters
  7. Document Submission
  8. Letters of Recommendation
  9. Individual Appointment
  10. Application Preparation and Submission
  11. The Interview
  12. Offer and Acceptance Process
  13. Registering for Classes
  14. Before Orientation
  15. Orientation
  16. Final Thoughts

Master Presentation - Counseling Department Field Education (pdf)
Resume Guidelines and Sample (pdf)
Cover Letter Guidelines and Sample (pdf)