Instructor: William P. Wattles, Ph.D. Office: CEMC 109G Phone: (843) 661-1639
Office Hours: 9:30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 Tuesday and Thursday
E-mail: wwattles@fmarion.edu    
Web page: http://people.fmarion.edu/wWattles/  to print a copy of this syllabus

Meeting time: We will meet biweekly at a time to be discussed at the first class meeting, in addition to a support group Tuesday from 5:30-7:00. . 

From the Catalog: This practicum involves interviewing, observation, clinical problem-solving, treatment planning, and intervention development, individual therapy, group therapy, direct intervention, and indirect intervention/consultation experiences relevant to the specific course to which the practicum is attached. Students may be assigned to psychoeducational, counseling and/or mental health centers for this experience. A minimum of 50 clock hours is required per practicum.

Grades: Final grades will be determined as follows:
Quality of practicum tasks and evaluation of skills              50%
Attendance and participation, Quality of log descriptions   50%
 
Practicum experiences for this course include:

Support Group: Students will take part in a support group offered Tuesday evening. The group itself is confidential but students should maintain a record of the events independent of personalities to discuss general principles and issues relating to group therapy.

Practicum Journal: Students should keep a journal on a weekly basis linking practicum activities and skills to material taught in this and other MSAP courses. Journal entries should discuss general principles observed or experienced but not contain confidential clinical information. 

Practicum Log and Forms: Students will maintain a  log of all practicum contacts and work, using the clinical psychology option’s practicum/internship log form and procedures. All work relevant to the practicum should be logged, including attendance at training sessions, report writing, participation in screenings, supervision and conferences with supervisors, supervision time with Dr. Wattles, any other activities directly related to the practicum. The program requires a minimum of 50 clock hours of relevant activity at the practicum site. The log and three additional forms must be turned in at the end of the semester and will become part of your permanent record: