Application to the program closes on August 15 for the fall semester, January 3 for the spring semester, and June 1 for the summer session. It should be noted that the program is not intended to supplant personal psychotherapy. A copy of retention policies is available in the Community Counseling office. These policies pertain specifically to this program and exceed Graduate School requirements. Nine hours of electives must be appro ved by the adviser and include courses related to the student s professional work.
Courses are to be selected from among graduate offerings in appropriate departments.
Specialty areas are available in chemical dependency and psychoeducational testing, among others. These courses require 100 hours of Practicum experience and 600 hours of Internship experience and together carry 9 hours of credit. Under certain conditions the Practicum and Internship may be performed at the place of employment. Ordinarily, HU 592 followed by HU 596 are the final courses in the student s program. In each instance, placement is subject to University approval.