The student is required to spend a minimum of 100 clock hours (40 direct contact hours) at a selected clinical mental health setting working under supervision with clients. The student is expected to increase his or her competence in the areas of basic interviewing; assessment; and counseling skills. Furthermore; the student is made aware of the ethical; legal; and professional issues inherent in the counseling process. A weekly seminar class accompanies the fieldwork experience; which focuses on discussion of the theory and practice of supervision vis-a-vis the practicum.