COUN 596 Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling

Prerequisites: appropriate clearances, proof of malpractice insurance, student membership in ACA, and successful completion of program survey courses. (Any site supervision fees incurred are the responsibility of the student) Clinical Mental Health Counseling prerequisites: Completion of COUN 530, COUN 531, COUN 532 and COUN 533. School Counseling prerequisites: Completion of COUN 540, COUN 541, COUN 542 and COUN 543 This is an initial field placement of 100 hours, at least 40 of which are direct service hours in schools, colleges, or agencies. Students are also encouraged to work with clients with diverse cultural backgrounds (different from their own) for 10 hours (direct or indirect) and with clients with disabilities for 10 hours (direct or indirect).