COUN 669 - Group Counseling Practicum (Clinical Mental Health)

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: COUN 617, COUN 639, and COUN 720. Students enrolled in MEd program are restricted from taking this course.
Provides a 25 hour (10 direct hours) supervised clinical mental health group counseling practicum with children, adolescents, or adults to develop and utilize basic and advanced group counseling skills and techniques. Emphasis is on skill acquisition and the development of effective methods of facilitating the group process. Through group and individual/triadic supervision experiences, students will evaluate recorded sessions, conceptualize group dynamics, and discuss approaches to group facilitation. Students must pass this practicum experience with a B or better in order to advance to field experience.