STMC 555 - Clinical I

3 credit hours

The practicum provides basic experience and training in individual mental health counseling, and marriage and family counseling. Students carry a caseload of 14-18 clinical hours per week as they advance through the six quarters of training. Intense individual and group supervisory experiences in counseling services are an integral part of the course. Also includes didactic seminars on specific clinical and theological topics related to legal concerns, professional ethics. Prerequisites: STMM 500 or STMA 575, and STMM 552, STMC 551, STMC 571, STMC 572. Students must apply for admission to practicum through the Director of Pastoral Counseling. Majors only.