The purpose of this course is to provide a supervised field - based experience in the provision of Transition Services to transition - aged students with disabilities. The school based practicum in Transition Services will require 100 clock hours in an approved school setting working with transition age youth to gain experience assisting youth transition from school to adult life. This course involves two types of clinical supervision: 1) supervised experience in an approved setting that provides services to transition age youth with disabilities; and 2) faculty supervision via individual and group consultation. The practicum requires students to observe and participate in the provision of multiple services to students with varying degrees and types of disabilities. The practicum is an opportunity to develop, practice and refine the range of necessary for the effective transition service delivery. The practicum requires students to utilize and integrate the knowledge and skills learned in previous coursework.
Prerequisites
TRS 700 & 710, or equivalent; 720 & 730 may be taken concurrently