CMHC Practicum

Catalog description

The CMHC Practicum is the student’s first clinical experience in the field. This course is comprised of both field work with clinical supervision at an approved site, as well as supervision and learning in a classroom setting. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours at their approved site, with a minimum of 40 hours of that time spent providing direct service to clients. The classroom / courseroom small group supervision focuses on the student’s personal and professional growth, development of skills, behaviors, and attitudes of a professional counselor, as well as the role of a counselor-in-training. Further specific guidelines for site work are provided in the CMHC Clinical Training Manual.