Acadia University School of Education

Master of Education (Counselling)

Practicum Guidelines

Practicum Evaluation

1. All students must receive written feedback regarding their performance in their practicum. Students must be given sufficient opportunity to discuss their performance with their supervisors. These evaluations will comprise part of the ongoing evaluation of students in the Counselling Program. Students’ receive a Pass/Fail in their practicum. The final grade will be assigned by the program faculty member.

2. In the event of unsatisfactory performance, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete for the course, which can be extended for up to one semester from the time the Incomplete was assigned. During this time the student must address and resolve the deficiencies.

3. Students are expected at all times to behave in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards outlined by the Canadian Counselling Association.