Upon the recommendation of the faculty, students may be required to take additional coursework before placement approval. Clinical Experience Goals. In consultation with their advisers, students must complete their plans of study by the completion of their first semester. Admission to practicum is by application. Application materials are available in the HDC office.
Liability insurance is required.
Applications for fall practicum should be submitted by February 15 and by September 15 for spring semester. Practicum applicants and placements must be approved by the HDC program committee. The supervised practicum requires a minimum of 100 clock hours with a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clientele appropriate to the program area of study. The direct service work must include a minimum of 10 hours of group facilitation or co-facilitation. Students must successfully complete practicum as well as HDC 505, HDC 521, HDC 524, and HDC 575 before enrolling in Internship.