CPS 512 - Practicum in Mental Health Counseling

3 Credit(s)

This is an advanced course in counseling theory and PRACTICE. Student placement is as a participant-observer in a cooperating agency or counseling setting engaged in mental health or human welfare services or in an institutional setting providing preprofessional experiences of relevance to the counselor-candidate. (AUTHENTIC LEARNING, PRACTICE, COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP). Experiences include a pre-placement orientation, weekly on-site supervisory visits, and weekly follow-through conferences on campus (AUTHENTIC LEARNING). The focus is on increasing the individual’s effectiveness and KNOWLEDGE of theory through intensive study of practical applications and theoretical bases.
Prerequisite Completion of at least nine credit hours of sequential course work including Cps 510, and instructor permission.
When Offered Irregular

Catalog Year 2008-2009