CMHC 650 - Practicum

Credits: 4.5

In this course, students will begin to integrate skills and knowledge by working with actual clients under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Students develop conceptual and professional skills related to their practice at a field site and practice various specified counseling and related activities. Students will meet weekly, for 1.5 hours of group supervision, to review cases, discuss areas of growth and present theory, intervention, and technique questions. Students will also receive 1 hour of individual supervision at their field placement site. A minimum of 100 hours (40 direct client service and 60 indirect client service) at an approved counseling site is required. Satisfactory performance at the field placement and during synchronous class meetings must be demonstrated before students can proceed to internship. Student must be accepted into the CMHC program to register.

Prerequisites: COUN 620