COU 623 - Counseling Practicum III (3)

A supervised practicum experience which emphasizes the implementation and refinement of individual and group counseling skills. The practicum experience consists of a minimum of 100 hours that includes: (a) a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients; (b) a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision with the on-site supervisor; and (c) a minimum of 1 1/2 hours per week of group supervision via weekly practicum class meetings. Practicum students are expected to spend an average of seven hours per week for 18 weeks at the placement site. The practicum experience is designed to provide exposure to direct service work with clients as well as to other professional activities which are a part of the daily operation of the practicum site.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COU 622 .
Elective course.
(Pass/Fail).