University of Jammu Organises Certificate Distribution Ceremony for Counselling Internship Programme

JAMMU, MAY 11: The Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, organised a Certificate Distribution Ceremony to mark the successful completion of a 120-hour Internship Programme in Guidance and Counselling conducted in collaboration with CARE North for the students of M.Sc. Home Science (Human Development) Semester IV. The internship aimed to provide students with practical exposure and professional training in the field of counselling.

Dr. Chand Trehan was the special guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chand Trehan highlighted the importance of internships in bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. She appreciated the students for successfully completing the programme and encouraged them to continue strengthening their professional and interpersonal skills through practical exposure and active engagement.

Prof. Sarika Manhas, HoD, Dept of Home Sci congratulated the students on successfully completing the internship and appreciated their dedication and active participation throughout the programme. She described the internship as an important milestone in the students’ academic and professional journey and emphasised that such experiential learning opportunities significantly contribute to skill development, confidence building and future career prospects.

Earlier, Prof. Samridhi Arora delivered the welcome address and outlined the major components of the internship, including expert lectures, interactive sessions, counselling activities and field visits to rehabilitation centres, clinics and schools. She informed that the programme enabled students to gain practical insights into counselling techniques, communication skills, case studies, psychological tests and institutional functioning. An orientation to Art Therapy was also included as part of the internship programme.

The students shared positive feedback regarding the internship and described the field visits and counselling sessions as enriching learning experiences that helped them connect theory with practice while enhancing their confidence and communication skills.

The internship forms an integral part of the Master’s Degree Programme in Human Development and provides students with practical exposure in diverse areas such as Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), disability rehabilitation, institutional management, counselling and welfare-based agencies.

Research scholars and students attended the programme. The proceedings of the event were conducted by research scholar Ms. Ananya Khajuria.