COUC 650 Gate 3 / Practicum Application and Fieldwork Readiness

This COUC 650 course ensures that students are fully prepared to enter their practicum and meet all applicable regulatory requirements. This course includes the application process for Practicum and practicum field placement for the clinical mental health and marriage and family counseling programs. This course is 0 credits and is Pass/Fail. Approval through Gate 3 and completion of the practicum application process indicates approval to begin the clinical mental health and marriage and family counseling practicum (COUC 692).

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

This gate course serves as a crucial final checkpoint before students enter their practicum, ensuring they meet both academic and professional readiness standards, including the DOE’s 45-day placement window requirement. The practicum application process is part of this gate, and this course comprehensively addresses practical aspects such as licensure requirements, liability insurance, and document verification, while also focusing on personal and spiritual development through self-reflection, trigger identification, and biblical integration. By combining logistical preparation with emotional and spiritual readiness, this course not only prepares students for the immediate challenges of practicum but also lays the groundwork for long-term success and resilience in their counseling careers. This course should be taken the semester prior to Practicum (COUC 692). 

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

For this quiz, you will acknowledge that you completed the steps to create your account and made an appointment to get your fingerprints taken.

For this quiz, you will upload your proof of practicum approval from the Practicum/Internship Team.