Clinical Practicum I   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

PSY 8145A - Clinical Practicum I


Students completing clinical practicum placement are enrolled in this course. The course is designed to provide students with a model for thinking about themselves as practitioners, their expectations and concerns, while also providing an arena in which to compare and contrast field placement experiences with other students. Practicum I focuses on professional development important for beginning therapists. Students share from their practicum experience, drawing on their practicum journaling, individual and group exercises, and on-line discussions. Students develop case formulations to recognize issues in assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis, and review treatment models, interventions, and therapeutic outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Authorization from Director of Clinical Training is required to enroll in this course. 3 credit(s)