UMass Boston

Practicum in Counseling Psychology I

Course #: CSP 783, Class #: 10061, Section #: 01

Description

Counseling psychology doctoral training includes systematic, intensive supervised experiences in the application of psychological principles and skills to human problems. Practica are intended to provide the psychologist-in-training experiences with a diversity of client populations and prepare the learner for the predoctoral internship. This supervised clinical experience will include exploration of theoretical perspectives, a scientific approach to clinical work, treatment planning, and case conceptualization. Students will also explore their own clinical work with clients and the therapy process. It is designed to be taken congruently with a field placement in counseling psychology.