Prepares students for field entry through resume and goal preparations, scheduling interviews, self-assessment, supervision discussions, and site selection. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Healthcare degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Prerequisites
Behavioral Healthcare BAS Program Admittance
Course Outcomes
- Identify behavioral healthcare or human services jobs that interest them and for which they are qualified.
- Describe the duties and desired characteristics of behavioral healthcare or human services supervisors.
- Identify multiple options for continued professional education, including formal coursework, trainings, professional journals, peer-to-peer communication, etc.
- Evaluate personal readiness for a practicum/work setting and set preliminary learning goals.
- Create a resume, research agencies, select a site, prepare for an interview, and engage in clinical documentation.
- Explain the requirements, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities required to ensure success in a practicum/work setting.
- Assess potential practicum sites for alignment with personal goals.