Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Overview
Subject area
EDG
Catalog Number
761
Course Title
Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department(s)
Description
This supervised practicum experience involves the application of counseling processes with clients. Mental health counseling practicum candidates are required to provide 40 hours of direct counseling/consultation service to child/adolescent and adult clients and 60 hours of indirect collateral counseling/consultation (including staff meetings, on-site supervision, etc.) at a New York State- approved mental health counseling practicum site. Students also participate in weekly, in-class group supervision devoted to case reviews, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy, using self-report, journals, and videotaped counseling sessions. Classroom supervision will also involve discussions around mental health counseling topics including ethical and legal considerations and NYS licensure.Prerequisite: 30 hours of graduate counseling program credits, and program coordinator permission.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Practicum
Hours
3