Practicum Seminar I

Catalog description

In a four quarter sequence, students meet on campus to discuss training experiences and progress at their practicum training site during their first year of practicum training. Students receive feedback on cases with the goal of integrating theory with practice to supplement direct supervision received by site supervisors. Seminar discussion focuses on psycho-diagnostic formulation, case conceptualization, treatment processes, and review of peer cases. Administrative and organizational issues are discussed to develop a professional attitude and capacity for problem solving. Prerequisites Approval of Program Director and PSYCG 1501 Professional Issues and Ethics; PSYCG 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy; PSYCG 1520 Clinical Appraisal and Interviewing; PSCYG 1524 Intelligence Testing I; PSYCG 1525 Intelligence Testing II