DCES 850 - Advanced Clinical Counseling Practicum and Seminar

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The practicum aims at students’ advancement of counseling skills in their chosen areas to that of an expert level. It requires a minimum of 100 hours at a mental health setting, including 40 hours of direct client counseling service in the form of individual, couple and family, and group counseling. When formulating practicum plans, students should consider that this is a means to either deepen or widen their current skills and career profile and experience. Practicum plan is subject to the approval of student’s faculty advisor or Program Director. In addition to the field hours and site supervision, students are required to register for DCES-850 and receive weekly individual or triadic supervision from a faculty member.