Counseling Practicum

Catalog description

The course is designed to provide orientation for candidates as they begin supervised work in the counseling profession. During this initial practicum experience, the candidates will apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the program in working with clients in a supervised, field placement. The candidates are required to complete 100 clock hours which are to be fulfilled in an academic term to includes a minimum of 80 hours per term of direct contact (counseling) hours with clients and a minimum of 10 hours of group work. The remaining 20 hours per term consists of indirect hours accrued performing other counseling-related duties. Candidates receive 1 hour of individual supervision by site and university supervisors weekly and 1-2 hours of group supervision during the academic term. The experiences must be approved by the Practicum Supervisor and Professor.