3 credits
This course is the first of the four-course, year-long practicum sequence. Students are able to engage in a supervised experience that integrates theory and research with practice. As students work in collaboration with their site supervisor and course instructor, their practicum experience includes guided development of intermediate conceptual, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills; awareness of professional and ethical issues; professional and interpersonal growth; development of cultural competence; and effective use of supervision.