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Part I of a year-long practicum that complements traditional coursework by providing exposure to the real-world settings and organizations that compose the mental health care infrastructure. Through site visits and opportunities to interact with representatives from different components of the mental health care system, students will develop an understanding of the historical evolution of the mental health care system in the U.S. and be introduced to the various settings through which mental health services are delivered, including emergency psychiatric services, intensive outpatient treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, and early intervention.