Dr. Wm. E. Stilwell

Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework for the counseling psychology program and its related course work and experience is that of the scientist-practitioner. In adopting this model for the program the faculty strives to obtain a balance between the work of the scholar and the application of the practitioner.

EDP 664 is intended to support counseling psychology program goals: (1) Ethical decision-making and responsible professional behavior, (3) Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity, (4) Psychological Assessment, (5) Individual, family, and group intervention, (6) Community Education and Prevention, and (7) Professional leadership and Responsibility.

Standards
The course is intended to provide didactic and experiential preparation for meeting Committee on Accreditation Standards for counseling psychologists, State Board standards for psychological associates, and State Licensure requirements for Certified Professional Counselors. The course is intended to meet the standards for Kentucky KRS 319 and KRS 335 and the appropriate administrative regulations.

Objectives
The objectives of the course are two-fold. Primarily the course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice those skills gained in EDP 661 in actual counseling situations and to raise those skills to a level which is acceptable for in-the-field work as a counseling psychologist. Secondarily, the field experience is intended to familiarize the student with a range of skills required to assume responsibility for complete case management of individual clients, families or groups. Students will be expected to be knowledgeable about professional identity and roles, relevant professional issues, e.g., medications and pharmaceuticals, multicultural issues, ethics, and agency/site policies.

Textbook

Practicum Handbook,
Practicum Hours Record
Practicum Guidelines

Prerequisites

Students must have passed EDP 652 and EDP 661 at an acceptable level. In addition, the students must have obtained a positive recommendation from the Counseling Psychology Area Committee. Each student must participate in the Departmental liability insurance program.

Course Activities

Students enrolled in the Practicum in Counseling Psychology experience will be expected to:

For the grade of "A", you will need to complete at 17 course activities and submit forms, papers, and webpages on time, participate fully in all seminars or be excused acceptably; attend all individual supervisory sessions or arranage for acceptable alternatives; and complete all activities required at the placement site.

For the grade of "B:, you will need to omit any one of the above requirements.

For the grade of "C" you will need to omit or neglect significant portions of more than one of any of the above requires. In all three grading situations, the judgment of the instructor and of the site supervisor will prevail.

Office Hours

Please make an appointment, preferably on-line, prior to meeting with me. Do not make an appointment for an emergency; come in.

Cheating and Plagarism

The minimum punishment for either of these offenses is an "E" in the course.

Disability

If you are a student with a disability, please obtain appropriate certification through the Disability Resource Center

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                        Quality Assurance Contract



          To prepare myself for a professional career that will include writing and 
publishing, I understand that part of my education encompasses the ethics and mechanics 
of such writing activities.  I understand that my work presented for each course 
should be an original manuscript consisting of my own writing and should not 
duplicate or substantially overlap any of my papers previously submitted to another 
class.  I also understand that I should not quote or use the words of another person 
without referencing the person, nor should I borrow ideas from others without 
acknowledging their work.  I also understand that the format of my written papers 
will be in compliance with the guidelines of the current APA Publication Manual, 
including writing mechanics, tables and figures, and language that is non 
sexist or racist or demeaning to others.

          For the paper submitted here, I do certify that the above statement is 
true and valid.



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