COUN 590 - Practicum: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

3 cr.

(Prerequisites COUN 501, COUN 502, COUN 503, COUN 504, COUN 509C; a minimum of 30 completed graduate credit hours; all required clearances; and program director approval. Attendance is required at the pre-practicum planning meeting that occurs prior to registration in the semester before you plan to take the practicum)

Focuses on necessary and desirable counseling skills, development of counseling relationships, and case conceptualization. Practical application of counseling theories and techniques, psychological testing, and vocational development theory is emphasized. The practicum consists of 100 clock hours and includes direct service work, individual supervision, and group supervision.