Welcome To The Practicum Program
Thank you for your interest in the practicum program at the Career Exploration Center.
The CEC trains masters and doctoral students enrolled in counseling-related programs in the Austin area. Our training focus is the professional development of counselors interested in career development.
The CEC has worked collaboratively with various counseling-related programs in the Austin area, including the counseling psychology program and the clinical social work program at UT-Austin, the counseling program at St. Edward’s University, and the counseling program at Texas State University. We welcome graduate students who have a sincere interest in career development to apply.
What We Do at the CEC
The CEC helps UT students explore major and career options, identify internship opportunities, and plan for graduate school. Career Counseling is the primary method through which we assist students.
At the CEC, counselors create a safe environment for students to introspectively explore who they are as it relates to career. Career counselors are practiced in the art of uncovering those obstacles (psychological, cultural, economical, relational, etc.) that might challenge a student’s career development. Once the student begins to articulate who they are and what obstacles exist, the counselor helps the student to address those challenges and explore their career options. Our goal is to validate, guide, inform, and support students through the ever-evolving process of career decision-making.