Practical supervised experience in counseling, psychometric assessment, and report writing in approved practicum sites. Classroom and weekly meetings with the faculty supervisor will allow students to share their experiences and learn from one another, as well as providing further guidance to students and training in working in a professional setting and presentation of cases to other mental health workers. Graduates are committed to their roles as helping professionals. Graduates are capable of excellence in their professional practice. Graduates think systematically about their practice, use research, and contribute to the knowledge base.
Graduates are members of learning communities.
3. knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria, skill at applying diagnostic techniques appropriately, and awareness of issues relevant to specific diagnostic categories. 6. skill in conducting interviews in several formats including intake, diagnostic, crisis, and termination. Students will write coherent interpretive reports based on evaluations, making responsible treatment recommendations and diagnostic decisions where appropriate. Students will utilize counseling skills honed in prior classwork with clients. Students will follow appropriate professional and institutional guidelines regarding ethical standards and procedures.