Where theory meets practice.
Practicum is a required hands-on learning experience that allows students to apply the skills and knowledge they’ve learned in a classroom to real-world, professional environments.
At TTC College you will be working directly with clients in a counseling setting under supervision, applying counseling techniques, documentation skills, and ethical practices learned in class.
What It Entails
Under the supervision of a licensed professional, you will be in a treatment setting, which may be at Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. or another community-based treatment center to complete all 255 state-required hours by the end of your 7-month program. Hours are broken down as follows:
- 21 hours in each of the Twelve Core Functions
- 3 hours of agency orientation
Students must complete their practicum hours congruently with their academc courses. Please note: Th Practicum courses will begin when students begin SUD 100 and more informaion will be shared in-depth during the SUD 107/108 orientation schedule one month after the student begins the program. Please click here to learn more about the SUD course layout.
Assignment Requirements
To pass the practicum requirements, students must complete and submit the following required forms and documents:
- Practicum Site & Peceptor Information Form
- Practicum Learning Plan Agreement
- Monthly Timesheets
- Midterm Student Performance Evaluation
- Final Student Performance Evaluation
- Preceptor Meeting Reflection Log
Students must complete all required assignments and successfully log the minimum number of practicum hours in order to pass SUD 107/108.
Time Commitment
To meet these hours requirements, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 11 hours per week during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8AM – 6PM)
- Complete all direct hours on-site at their assigned placement
- Begin logging hours within the first two weeks of the term
- Attend bi-weekly supervision with their preceptor, logged separately if needed
- Self-awareness and professional boundaries
Failure to meet these minimum requirements may results in dismissal from the program or failure to pass SUD 107/108.
Guidelines for Site and Supervisor Selection
TTCC will support students with finding a practicum site, but students are not placed in a site by TTCC. Students will be responsible for applying and interviewing with approved practicum sites in order to scure their own placement.
Definition of Roles
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- Student Intern (you): a student enrolled in SUD 107/108, completing required clinical fieldwork.
- Site Preceptor (your site supervisor): licensed professional supervising student at practicum site
- Practicum Instructor (SUD107/108 instructor): faculty overseeing student progress and integration with coursework
- Coordinator of Field Experience (TTCC Practicum Coordinator): staff member responsible for site approval and student support
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Have more questions? Click here to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Support?
Have specific questions or need to get in touch with our Practicum team?
📞 Call us at (818) 654-3955
📧 Email practicum@tarzanatc.org