This study aims to identify the challenges of graduate counseling students undergoing internship during the pandemic Covid-19 Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. The method used in this study is qualitative with a case study design. A total of six participants among graduate counseling students were selected as sample in the study. Data were obtained using semi structured interviews. The data from the interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis methods The results indicate that there are three main findings related to the challenges of counseling graduate students undergoing practicum during the covid 19 pandemic, which are adaptation to changes and new needs, management of counseling sessions, and personal emotional well -being. The implication of this study is for graduate counseling students to understand the coping strategies in facing challenges during crises. This study proposes for future studies to conduct this research quantitatively.
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To Cite this Article: Yazid, N. S., Johari, K. S. K., Yaakob, F. N. F., & Zulkarnain, A. I. (2022). Challenges of Graduate Counseling Students Undergoing Internship During the Pandemic Covid-19 Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(6), 1926– 1938.
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