Abstract
Graduate psychology students preparing to become professional therapists often work in an on-campus psychology clinic as an introduction to the field of therapy. At California State University, Sacramento, the counseling program in psychology no longer exists; however, a model policy and procedure manual was written as a theoretical exercise. In the event that this program is ever reinstated, this manual might serve as a basis for clinic operation. Twenty-five policy and procedure manuals from universities across the United States were analyzed for this purpose. Additionally, a literature review of research on practicum experiences and university clinics was undertaken. The results verify that more research on this topic is needed to make the best use of this important time in a graduate psychology student’s career.