Course Proposal
Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee
Description
Students must earn a final grade of B+ or higher in COUN 579 Clinical Practicum I before registering for COUN 580. This course consists of supervised field experience in a clinical mental health setting. A total of 100 clock hours (50 clock hours per semester hour) of direct observation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills with clients is required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision. Video-recording of counseling sessions is essential. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II Continuation until they have completed all clinical clock hours, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. Students must earn a final grade of B+ or higher before progressing to COUN 581 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship.