Transcript title
Practicum in Human Service III
Credits
4
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
100
Lecture hours
10
Other hours
90
Prerequisites
BH 291 and BH 292.
Course Description
This third-term practicum is more comprehensive and provides an opportunity to develop more advanced skills. Focus on implementation of motivational interviewing skills. Students also attend a weekly seminar and meet individually with both the practicum instructor and the site supervisor throughout the quarter. Students are required to have a placement confirmed prior to the term they decide to begin. With instructor approval only students may co-enroll in BH 292. Addiction Counseling students please note: 1,000 hours supervised experience are required before taking the Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I exam. Repeatable for credit.
Course learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with clients, colleagues, and supervisors within the human services field.
2. Implement self-reflection to evaluate personal strengths and areas for growth as a human services practitioner.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills to appropriately interact with diverse clients.
4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct individual and group counseling in a clinical setting.
Content outline
- Case Management: Planning and coordinating services for clients.
- Group Dynamics: Facilitating and participating in group therapy or support sessions.
- Communication Skills: Developing effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
- Advocacy: Strategies for advocating for clients and addressing systemic issues.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working with professionals from various fields to provide comprehensive support.
Required materials
Practicum site for internship.
