Overview
Description
Field placement in a community-based organization where students practice applying knowledge and skills attained in peer support specialist certificate classes.
Requirements
Prerequisites
CAS 154CAS 257
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CAS 154; CAS 257.
Units
Internship Practicum3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- display core relational skills in peer-to-peer relationships as evidenced by classroom reflection and constructive supervisory feedback.
- exhibit appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality when providing support to peer clients.
- demonstrate ability to maintain non-judgmental and respectful behavior and attitudes focused on the individual, not the diagnosis.
- demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to participate responsibly in efforts to serve the public good, alleviate social problems, improve client functioning, effect social change and contribute to the research and knowledge needed to achieve these objectives.
- determine if peer support is an appropriate career path after critically evaluating the practicum experience.