Practicum.

Catalog description

The Counseling Practicum provides students with their initial supervised field experience in professional counseling. This course combines individual and group supervision with external on-site placement to support the integration of knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions acquired throughout the program. Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of field experience in an approved counseling setting over the course of a full academic term, including at least 40 hours of direct client contact. Emphasis is placed on applying counseling skills, developing professional identity, engaging in reflective practice, and adhering to ethical and legal standards in clinical work. Students may gain experience working with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders, while integrating multicultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices into their developing counseling approach.