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.