EDF450M 3 Credits Practicum in Mental Health Counseling This introductory onsite practicum experience in a community setting develops and improves counseling skills with clients and groups and observes the action of social systems in a real-world environment. Students work at the site, record counseling sessions, receive individual and group supervision, and attend a weekly university class. Practicum in mental health counseling is a prerequisite to all other masters-level internships.