outpatient clinics, hospitals, college counseling centers, public schools and community health organizations on the basis of their individual readiness, needs and interests. These practicum experiences are indi vidually supervised by either Rosemead's full-time faculty or qualified professionals working in the practicum agency. During the third year most students begin their individual didactic therapy. This therapy is designed to give the student first hand expe rience in the role of a client and is considered an opportunity for both personal growth and for the learning of therapeutic principles and techniques. Between 50 and 200 hours of individual didactic are required. Such issues as the exact timing, choice of therapist and specific goals are determined by the student in conjunction with his advisor and the professional training committee. By the time a student reaches his fourth year most of his time is spent in independent study, electives and practicum experiences. The step-by-step progression in professional training experiences gives the student personal experiences with a wide range of personalities in both church-related and secular institutions. It is intended to pro vide the necessary experience and preparation to serve as a basis for a full-time internship during the fifth year of doctoral study. The internship is planned as an intensive clinical experience where the student may integrate the varied elements of his preparation in Counseling Psychology into a congruent professional role. For most students the primary internship objective is experience and super vision in ongoing counseling and psychotherapeutic procedures. All internships must be faculty approved in order to insure a high level of professional growth experience for the student. Listed below are the off-campus practicum and internship agen cies where Rosemead students received supervised professional experience during the previous academic year. Placement in these agencies is made under the Coordinator of Professional Training. In addition to these agencies, all students also receive professional expe rience in Rosemead's psychological clinic, the Rosemead Counseling Service and its Clinical Training Center. Practicum assignments are in accord with the student developmental needs and interests. Intern ships are obtained by the student consonant with the Internship Guidelines of the School.
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