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The Carruth Center will be closed from 12/20/2025-1/4/2025 and will re-open on 1/5/2025. Students experiencing mental health emergencies should use the after-hours emergency line for immediate assistance during this time. Those experiencing life threatening emergencies should visit their closest emergency department. 


To schedule an appointment, click "Make An Appointment" during our operational hours or call 304-293-4431. If you're experiencing a crisis, text WVU to 741741 or call 304-293-4431.

Practicum Typical Schedule

Graduate Assistant (GAs) Practicum counselors are required to spend 20 hours per week on site. These hours are divided as follows:

  • Individual/Group Counseling: 10-12 hours per week
  • Scheduled Triage: 3 hours per week
  • Individual Supervision: two hours per week
  • Administration/documentation/Supervision Preparation: 2.5 hours per week
  • Consultation/Outreach or direct service: 5, 2-hour outreaches required per semester

Practicum Counselors (not GAs) are required to spend 16 hours per week on site. These hours are divided as follows:

  • Individual/Group Counseling: 7-9 hours per week
  • Scheduled Triage: 3 hours per week
  • Individual Supervision: two hours per week
  • Administration/documentation/Supervision Preparation: 2.5 hours per week
  • Consultation/Outreach or direct service: 4, 2-hour outreaches required per semester