MPY694 Practicum III (1-3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): MPY711  or equivalent prior practicum experience
This course is available for students to facilitate completion of practicum hours required for state licensure. Students attend the practicum seminar course in addition to the hours they spend at their practicum site. Class meetings are not counted towards the total practicum hours required.  Students work collaboratively with program faculty, staff, and site supervisors to develop and demonstrate program and professional competencies appropriate to their developmental level. 

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

1. Integrate knowledge of counseling theories, assessment, research, and ethics into the practice of counseling and/or psychological services.
2. Elicit and integrate feedback from practicum site supervisor, practicum faculty, and peers regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic skills and interventions.
3. Apply effective, proactive communication and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
4. Identify gaps in knowledge and abilities and consistently strive to build competencies.
5. Demonstrate self awareness and practice cultural humility with clients and colleagues.
6. Articulate importance of, and plan for, ongoing supervision and consultation throughout professional practice