MART 677 - Clinical Practicum I

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This supervised clinical training will provide students with a field experience designed to apply socially responsible counselling and art therapy practice under the direction of competent clinicians. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to become competent practitioners. The clinical practicum complements classroom education, provides the opportunity to work with experienced clinicians and helps students acquire a professional identity. The clinical practicum also offers opportunities to reach out to professional colleagues, develop effective working relationships and build awareness of clinical counseling and art therapy. Students are responsible for developing a 700-hour clinical practicum, in consultation with core faculty advisors and Training. The 700 total hours will span Clinical Practicum I and II. Within that 700 hour total, a minimum number of hours will be required in each of the following core areas: Direct Client Hrs (350 hours); Indirect Hrs (350).