Credits earned at another graduate school can be transferred and applied to the program at Stout. Transfer credits have to be approved by the program director and should be appropriate to a counseling program. See the Graduate Bulletin for specific information on transfer credits. The practicum is generally done during the last semester of the program. Students generally work at their site for approximately 20-25 hours per week over the course of the semester, and receive training in counseling and counseling related experiences.
Some sites prefer to have students for longer periods of time with fewer hours per week.
We do have a number of excellent sits in the immediate area we refer students to for practicum placement. These issues will be discussed more thoroughly during the applicant's interview and in classes. Application deadlines are February 1 for Summer and Fall admissions and October 1 for Spring admissions. To apply for admission the candidate will need to submit both to the Graduate College and to the Mental Health Counseling Program. Criteria for admission to the Graduate College is specified in the Graduate Bulletin.