COUN  064B    PRACTICUM II

PROFESSOR: MARIANNE FLATLAND, LMFT

Marianne.Flatland@solano.edu  864-7000X4496

 

Welcome back to Practicum! Counseling 064B is course designed to continue to offer the Human Service student “hands on” experience in the field of Human Services. The Practicum class combines this professional experience and the required two-hour per week lecture and discussion to ensure students apply their Human Services education and skills in supportive and professionally accountable environments.

 

Text: The Human Services Internship “Getting the Most from Your Experience”

Pamela Kiser

 

1. Class Participation: An active, punctual and consistent weekly commitment is required.  Often exercises and readings from your text are utilized in class. Any missed classes will reduce the points tallied for the final grade
2. Professional Practicum Participation: Includes 100 hours of supervised experience at an approved site. You have a fabulous opportunity to gain practical experience utilizing your helping skills and are encouraged to continue in your approved site if agreed upon with your 64A agency or you may pick an new one of the “Approved Practicum Sites”(see booklet). Occasionally another site may be suitable, HOWEVER, it must be first be approved. In order for a site to be evaluated, I will need a detailed account of the type of duties and experiences involved. Please submit a description of the site, the contact information for your supervisor/mentor at the site and your duties by the second class meeting. Note: As you know, most sites do require a background check, some sites do note take folks who have had a felony, some are more “felony friendly”…see M. Flatland for more information. Additionally, if there or any health reasons that may interfere with you being able to consistently participate and this includes issues such as substance abuse/dependence, please see me.

 

2a.        Professionalism: As you have already learned from Coun 64A, behaving professionally is a MUST: Active, punctual and professional weekly commitment to your fieldwork site is required e.g. notify supervisor in advance if for some reason you cannot work on any given day, dress appropriately, be courteous, respectful, maintain professional boundaries (limit personal disclosures and no dual relationships) and be sure to end the relationship with the site and your clients in a thoughtful, professional and accountable manner.

 

2b. Professionalism and Policies Contract signed and submitted this is a document that is signed by you and your site supervisor cements this commitment; please submit to M. Flatland by the second or third week of class. Participation Hourly Logs/Timesheets: These will be signed by your on-site supervisor and submitted to your instructor at the first meeting of each month.

 

2 c. Interview Practice with the Career Center

 

3. Revision and demonstration of advanced Learning goals and Self Care Goals and Evaluations of goals: Two “student” and two “supervisor” evaluations of your practicum experience, one at mid semester and one at the end of the semester. These evaluations will include at least three learning goals developed mutually with yourself and you supervisor. Guidelines for learning goals will be discussed in class. Self Care goals will also be established and witnessed by a classmate.

 

4. Casework Presentation: As an advanced practicum student you will be asked to present a case to the class., using a case example from your site. You will also submit a written case. Additionally, I will be evaluating your work at your site during my site visits.

 

5. SIX (6) ADVANCED Process Notes/Outlines: These notes will be far more detailed and sophisticated specifically in relation to reflections regarding personal and cultural perspective/lens and analysis and application of legal and ethical principles. Each outline documents your experience in the areas of duties, skills, knowledge, ethical/legal issues, diversity issues, questions/concerns, challenges and successes that occur on a daily basis. Keep as many outlines as you’d like, and submit 8 to me as examples At the end of the semester, all outlines will be put in a small portfolio for my review and your future reference.

 

5a Empowerment Process Notes: Based on your meetings with your Coun 64A Empowerment Partner

6. Midterm: Three parts: 1) Questions from your text, 2) Agency Presentation/Networking paper. Guidelines for how to set up this paper will be forthcoming. All students will be asked to share their paper with their classmates by providing copies, hence the networking aspect of the paper. 3) Initial or Mid-semester “student” and “supervisor” evaluations.

 

7. Final: Several parts: 1) Questions from your text, 2) a written critique on the class and 3) final evaluations and timesheets 4. Grand summary of your process notes and several other items

 

Student Learning Outcomes

 

1)  Professionalism and appropriate demonstration of helping skills, text book principles, interest and attention in class and onsite. 

 

2)  Maintenance of personal/professional boundaries and working within scope of expertise and training on site

 

3)  Within a live helping session: Assessment and action e.g. making an informed and sensible referral, being sure to follow up regarding RED FLAG safety issues and working within the scope of limited experience. 

 

4) Within helping session and process notes:  Application of the most pertinent culturally appropriate beginning helping skills, e.g. attending, active listening, inquiry and most importantly, empathy.

 

5) A live & written case demonstration of pertinent legal and ethical issues as described in class and in the text e.g. “Building the relationship and facilitating action” and “client welfare, multicultural competency, informed consent, confidentiality and scope of expertise and practice”.

 

SCC Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Upon completion of Solano Community College’s General Education program, a student will demonstrate competency in the following areas:

 

 

1. Communication

Students will communicate effectively, which means the ability to:

1. Read – Students will be able to comprehend and interpret: various types of written information in (1) expository prose and imaginative literature (including essays, short fiction and novels), (2) documentation such as manuals, reports, and graphs.
2. Write – Students demonstrate the ability to:

• Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing
• Compose and create documents such as manuals and graphs as well as formal academic essays, observing rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling, and using the language, style, and format appropriate to academic and professional settings
• Check, edit, and revise written work for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, style, and grammar

1. Listen – Students will be able to receive, attend to, interpret, and respond appropriately to (1) verbal, and/or (2) nonverbal messages
2. Speak and Converse – Students have the ability to:

• Organize ideas and communicate verbal or non-verbal messages appropriate to the audience and the situation
• Participate in conversations, discussions, and group activities
• Speak clearly and ask appropriate questions

1. Critical Thinking and Information Competency

Thinking critically is characterized by the ability to perform:

1. Analysis – demonstrated by the ability to:

• Apply appropriate rules and principles to new situations
• Discover rules and apply them in the problem-solving process
• Draw logical conclusions based on close observation and analysis of information
• Differentiate among facts, influences, opinions, assumptions, and conclusions

1. Computation – demonstrated by the ability to:

• Use basic numerical concepts
• Use tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams to explain concepts
• Use basic geometrical shapes

1. Research – demonstrated by the ability to:

• State a research question, problem, or issue
• Use discipline appropriate information tools to locate and retrieve relevant information efficiently
• Analyze and evaluate information for appropriateness, relevance, and accuracy
• Synthesize, evaluate, and communicate information using a variety of information technologies
• Recognize the ethical and legal issues surrounding information and information technologies • Demonstrate understanding of academic integrity and honesty

1. Problem Solving –demonstrated by the ability to:

• Recognize whether a problem exists
• Identify components of the problem or issue
• Create a plan of action to respond to and/or resolve the issue appropriately
• Monitor, evaluate, and revise as necessary

III. Global Awareness

Students will demonstrate a measurable understanding and

appreciation of the world including its:

1. Scientific Complexities – Students demonstrate an understanding of:

• The scientific method and its application in experiments
• How experiments work
• The major differences between social, natural and physical sciences

1. Social Diversity and Civics – Students demonstrate ability to:

• Communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Understand different cultural beliefs and behaviors
• Recognize important social and political issues in their own community

1. Artistic Variety – Students have been exposed to:

• The visual and performing arts of one or more cultures
• Analytical techniques for understanding the meaning in the arts, and/or
• Hands-on experience with creative endeavors

1. Personal Responsibility & Professional Development
2. Self-Management and Self-Awareness –The student is able to:

• Accurately assess his/her own knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Motivate self and set realistic short and long-term goals
• Accept that assessment is important to success
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations

1. Social and Physical Wellness – Students make an appropriate effort to:

• Manage personal health and well being
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills in group settings

1. Workplace Skills – Students understand how to:

• Be dependable, reliable, and accountable
• Meet deadlines and complete task

 REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments	Point Value
Class Participation: Active and vocal, up to 2 points earned per meeting. No points for being more than 5 minutes late. More than 3 missed meetings results in a Failing Grade	20
Interview with the Career Center	10
Six Empowerment Partnership meetings and 4 summaries	8
Casework Presentation of client (written and oral)	10
Process Outlines (4) which discuss your work experiences on-site; typed with many details, using the outline provided. Earn up to 3 points each	12
Revised Learning Contract	5
Revised Self Care Contract	5
Midterm and Network Outline	10
Final and Final Assignments:  1) grand summary of process notes 2) Critique 3) Final Exam 4) Evaluations of self and from supervisor	20
TOTAL	102

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

***Grading System A  90-102, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69, F 59