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Plan ahead – review the possible sites provided by the Clinical Training Coordinatorprofessional practice coordinator; find others in your local area.
Call and speak with a contact person to introduce yourself and schedule an interview.
At the interview, inform them of your interest, practicum requirements, ask questions!
You need 100 hours total,
40 of those hours need to be directly with clients, and
Group work counts towards direct hours. Details such as what kind of group and your role with the group may be determined by your supervisors.
You will also need one hour per week of on-site supervision with a masters level or licensed person who has supervision experience (preferable).
Review the recording requirement.
Once you have a verbal commitment, have site supervisor fill out agency placement form and you prepare the contract letter for them to sign.
Please note: The program will provide you with information on local sites which they have established collaborative relationships with; however; it is ultimately your responsibility to secure a placement. Therefore, plan ahead and begin this process early! If you are a commuter student, you may want to explore placement in your geographic area. All placements must be approved by the program.
FORMS
Sample Practicum Contract Letter
Session background form Practicum
Admission to Internship Self-evaluation statement
Video Release
Weekly Log and Hours Tracking Form-Blank printable version
Weekly Log and Hours Tracking form-Electronic version
Site Supervisor Tape Review - Clip
Site Supervisor Tape Review - Entire Session
Counselor Assessment Scale - Supervisor Form
Counselor Assessment Scale - Self Evaluation Form
Student Evaluation of Site Supervisor
Faculty Group Supervisor Evaluation by Student
Practicum Final Evaluation
Practicum Hours Summary FormStudents can access and download practicum forms using the Professional Practice Moodle page. If you have questions, please contact the professional practice coordinator.