University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 26, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

CEP 630 - Pre-Practicum

(3 units)
Introduces the basic clinical skills for beginning counseling students; the foundation for all clinical skills throughout the program. Learn to build a therapeutic relationship between client and counselor.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the M.A. in Counseling program.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply ethical and legal standards and integrate ethical decision-making into professional counseling practice, as demonstrated through supervised counseling performance and case analysis.
2. describe multicultural counseling principles, including cultural self-awareness and culturally responsive counseling practices. 
3. apply effective counseling skills and counseling theories in simulated and supervised counseling sessions. 


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