PY723 Capstone in Counseling and Psychological Services (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY710 
This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate didactic and experiential learning of counseling theories and practices or other psychological services. Emphasis is on the explication of students’ personal approaches to counseling or service delivery as developed in previous coursework and their practicum experience. Writing an integration paper and delivering an oral presentation constitutes both the primary classroom activity and the primary course requirement.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate professional journal articles and sources critically.
2. Integrate and synthesize knowledge and skills gained throughout the graduate program.
3. Write and present an integration paper.
4. Demonstrate ability to write professionally using APA style guidelines.