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

1. Integrate theory with practice by engaging in appropriate case conceptualization, treatment planning, implementing strategies & techniques in a competent way, and appropriately terminating the case using one of the acceptable methods.

2. Demonstrate growing professional competence through participating in individual and group supervision.

3. Provide case recording and demonstrate competent report writing.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical professional practice in their own practices.

5. Demonstrate reflective knowledge of policies, procedures and contexts of the agencies/institutions providing the externship training.

6. Exhibit sensitivity to multicultural issues and respect for cross-cultural differences in their professional practice.

7. Engage in an on-going process of self-reflection and self-evaluation in their personal and professional development

8. Express openness to learning and flexibility in their case management and supervision process.

Students are permitted to take a written exam upon the completion of CP524 Internship and one course in Clinical Practicum prior enrolment for CP525 Externship. A passing grade of 70% will be required for students who enter Externship with no condition and any students obtain grade below of 70% are required to participate in a remedial training offer by the department prior their Externship training. They are expected to complete a minimum of 230 hours or 29 full days within each externship and a total of 690 hours or 87 full days within the three externships. Students are to be involved in both individual and group work in the externships. In each externship, students are required to complete 50 hours of direct face-to-face individual Counselling / psychotherapy / assessment sessions, and conduct at least 10 hours of group counselling / psychotherapy / psychoeducation session (i.e. at least one psychoeducational or psychotherapeutic group). Other than direct contact with clients, students should learn how to handle relevant documentation, such as case intake reporting, progress notes, assessment reports and other clinical documentation required by the agencies concerned. Additionally, students should take the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the agency culture by reading available brochures and documents, and participate in the agencies’ activities. Students are expected to provide culturally-appropriate professional services to the agencies as well to their clients.