Direct Support Practicum

Students contract for a minimum of 10 hours per week at a practicum placement and a weekly seminar at the College. Practicums are supervised by an agency staff person and by the course instructor, who visits the sites and maintains weekly contact with the students. Students demonstrate sensitivity to diverse populations and satisfactory proficiency in developing, interpreting, implementing, and documenting helping interventions. They understand the appropriate use of supportive services, group facilitation, conflict resolution, and system change strategies; and use appropriate written and verbal communication skills to document their work.