vcc.ca

CNSK 2511: Practicum 

Effective date

January 2021 

Department

Counselling Skills 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course provides students the opportunity to put the skills and theories they have learned into practice in social service settings. With a focus on empathy, ethical practice, and self-awareness, students engage directly with clients to solidify their learning. The practicum includes two components; a practicum placement in a community agency and a classroom component on campus. 

Credits

5.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

CNSK 2502, CNSK 2503, CNSK 2504, CNSK 2506, CNSK 2507, CNSK 2508, CNSK 2509, CNSK 2510. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 135
Total Hours: 151
 

Instructional Strategies

At an approved workplace/agency setting, students work under direct supervision of an approved agency supervisor. Once they are familiar with the practicum placement's policies and procedures, students participate in direct client support in individual or groups settings. Students may also attend agency case conferences and perform other related duties to support their learning.

In seminars, instructional strategies include: presentations, group discussion/work, reflective practice, videos, and peer and instructor feedback. 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Practicum 

 

Midterm practicum assessment (S if complete, U if incomplete) 

Practicum 

 

Final practicum assessment (students must achieve at least 3/4 on all competencies to receive an S) 

Assignments 

 

Ethical dilemma (S/U based on 60% passing grade) 

Assignments 

 

Case study (S/U based on 60% passing grade)

 

Assignments 

 

Video presentation (S/U based on rubric)  

 

 

Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the course 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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