Psychology Psychology - Counseling Major Code: 3710 Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology College Education & Professional Studies Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Lorry Youll lyoull@uco.edu Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington cwellington@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5105 Psychology - Counseling, M.A. Counseling Psychology prepares graduates to provide services in diverse settings including community mental health centers, youth and family service agencies, marriage and family counseling centers, child guidance clinics, university counseling centers, psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol treatment centers, shelters and centers for child abuse and domestic violence, and private practice. Some graduates complete additional training at the doctoral level. Students in the counseling program are typically working towards Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) or Behavioral Practioner (LBP). Each license requires that applicants complete a Mas- coursework. Further information concerning licensure may be obtained from the Oklahoma State Department of Health at www.ok.gov/health/protective_health/professional_counselor_licensing_division Students in the program are expected to: Develop an understanding of the ethical and legal standards of behavior for counselors and consistently function in an ethical, professional manner; Develop and demonstrate skills in creating effective professional relationships that facilitate the counseling pro cess; Develop and demonstrate effectiveness evidencebased treatments in working with diverse models, theories, and techniques that contribute to positive outcomes in counseling including; Develop and demonstrate skills in conducting effective assessment and treatment of children, couples, families, and groups while being sensitive to the special needs and considerations of these client populations. Develop an understanding of the importance of the sci- quiry and their contributions to the counseling process; Develop and demonstrate skills in working with individuals who are culturally diverse. Demonstrate a science-based understanding of the development, diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology. hours. In addition to the core courses required for all M.A. students, the program also requires that students complete coursework in counseling, psychological assessment, legal and ethical aspects of counseling, psychopathology, and other counseling-related courses. Admission Requirements Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Edmond, OK 73034. Application deadline: January 15 for fall admission. 1. Paper or online application for admission to the JCGS (www.uco.edu/graduate/admissions.html.) from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All graduate transcripts must show: a. A minimum 3.00 GPA overall or 3.00 GPA in the last b. Completion of 21 undergraduate hours as follows: PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY 3903, speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section - 4. A GRE score of at least 900 (combined verbal and quantitative scores) or 3.5 on the writing portion. Please consult www.ets.org/gre/general/scores for recent changes to the GRE test and scoring procedure. 5. A completed Counseling Psychology application which is available online at www.uco.edu/ceps/files/psy/psychology-counseling-application.pdf Note: Please note that the Counseling Application has additional required materials. Also, note that admission to the JCGS does not guarantee admission to the Counseling Program. These are two separate application processes: 1) one to the JCGS, and 2) one to the Counseling Psychology program. 75
Graduation Requirements Psychology continued Psychology - Counseling Required s... 60 Hours Title PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psychology PSY 5193 Experimental Design PSY 5233 Psychopathology PSY 5253 Personality pathology & Assessment PSY Legal & Ethical Aspects of Counseling PSY 5333 Psychopharmacology PSY 5473 Individual Counseling PSY 5483 Group Counseling PSY 5493 Competency Based Counseling PSY 5523 Child & Adolescent Counseling PSY 5533 Couples & Family Counseling PSY Advanced Social Psychology PSY Modern Learning Theories PSY Advanced Counseling PSY 5803 Wechsler Intelligence Test PSY 5813 Diagnostic Testing Tech 1 hour graduate Psychology Elective PSY 5900 Practicum Counseling Psychology I PSY 5900 Practicum Counseling Psychology II curriculum vita. In addition to submitting the required ma- counseling and assessment courses and have no more than nine hours of coursework (not including practicum) remaining. Once each application has been submitted and minimum requirements have been met, the CTC will review the application and notify the applicant of his/her study will be used to assess whether they have acquired the minimum counseling and assessment skills neces- readiness will be addressed by the CTC and students will to the serious nature of providing counseling and assessment services, students in the Counseling Program will be reviewed periodically by the CTC regarding their personal and professional readiness to apply for practicum. 4. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards: (a) overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. (c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses. 5. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline. TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED...60 HOURS Other Requirements 1. Plan of Study. During PSYC 5051, each student must it immediately with the Jackson College of Graduate Studies. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program advisor before it www.uco.edu/ceps/dept/psy/ psychology-ma.asp#counseling 2. Advisor Meeting: Meet with graduate program advisor in group or individual advisement session before enrolling second semester. 3. Practicum. Training in the Counseling program culminates in a two consecutive semester practicum. During practicum, students provide supervised services to a diverse clientele in faculty-approved settings. Pre-practicum placement to provide information to students about the applications that will be submitted to the Counseling Training Committee (CTC; the Counseling faculty). Each student
Psychology Psychology - Experimental Major Code: 3711 Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology College Education & Professional Studies Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Mickie Vanhoy mvanhoy@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5707 Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington cwellington@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5105 pose degree program. One of its major strengths is in preparing students to pursue the doctoral degree in psychology. The program is also structured to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify students for specialized employment opportunities. The Experimental major requires a minimum of 40 graduate credit hours. In addition to the core courses required for all M.A. students, students exercising the Experimental major must also enroll in PSY 5343 Psychology as Science; and PSY 5383 Multivariate Analysis in Psychology, and additional course work as required by the advisory committee. Students enrolled in this major must submit a thesis in partial sory committee, with the addition of one faculty member from outside the department, will constitute the reading committee ment, will, at the request of the student, be ap pointed by the as the thesis is begun. - and for matters of concern regarding the design and reporting of research, the student is referred to the publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Admission Requirements Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Edmond, OK 73034. 1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/ graduate/admissions.html). from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All graduate transcripts must show: a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last b. Completion of 21 undergraduate hours as follows: PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY 3. Students with a native language other than English See Admission to Graduate Studies section - English 4. A GRE score of at least 900 (combined verbal and quantitative scores) or 3.5 on the writing portion. 5. Students falling below these standards may qualify for provisional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies section. Graduation Requirements Required s... 40 Hours Title PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psychology PSY 5193 Experimental Design PSY 5343 Psychological Science PSY 5383 Multivariate Analysis in Psychology PSY Advanced Social Psychology PSY Modern Learning Theories Plus 12 hours additional Graduate Psychology courses PSY 5990 Thesis TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED...40 HOURS Other Requirements 1. Plan of Study. During PSY 5051, each student must it immediately with the Jackson College of Graduate Studies. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program advisor before it can be considered official. www.uco.edu/ceps/dept/psy/ psychology-ma.asp#experimental 77
Psychology continued Psychology - Experimental 2. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards: (a) overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. (c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses. 3. Thesis. If applicable, each student must complete an acceptable thesis, successfully defend it in public, submit two paper copies of it to the library, submit one electronic copy to the designated electronic repository, and send a title page, the original signature page, summary and an abstract page to the JCGS. 4. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline. 78
Psychology Psychology - Forensic Psychology Major Code: 3714 Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology College Education & Professional Studies Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Robert Mather rmather@uco.edu Phone Number: 974-5474 Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington cwellington@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5105 Psychology - Forensic Psychology, M.A. The Forensic Psychology major prepares students for careers in intelligence analysis and criminal investigation at the local, state, and federal levels of law enforcement. The chology and applications to forensics issues. This is a nonclinical program that trains students in quantitative methods The Forensic Psychology major requires a minimum of 49 graduate credit hours. In addition to the core courses required for all Psychology M.A. students, a student exercising the Forensic Psychology major must also enroll in the Forensic Psychology course work and additional course work as required by the advisory committee. A student enrolled in this addition of one faculty member from outside the department, The member from outside the department will, at the request of the student, be appointed by the graduate dean along with matters of concern regarding the design and reporting of research, the student is referred to the publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Admission Requirements Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Edmond, OK 73034. 1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/ graduate/admissions.html). graduate transcripts must show: a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last b. Completion of 24 undergraduate hours as follows: PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY 3. Students with a native language other than English must Graduate Admission Information - English Language 4. To be admitted, students must meet the following criteria. a. A GRE score of at least 900 (combined verbal and quantitative scores) or 3.5 on the writing portion. b. Students falling below these standards may qualify for provisional admission. See Graduate Admisson Information. Graduation Requirements Required s...19 Hours Title PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psychology PSY 5193 Experimental Design PSY Advanced Social Psychology PSY Modern Learning Theories...3 Hours Title PSY 5990 Thesis Forensic Psychology work...21 Hours Title CJ 5313 Ethics and Testimony FRSC 5043 Crime Scene Processing FRSC 5253 Forensic Science Analysis & Lab PSY 5343 Psychological Science PSY 5383 Multivariate Analysis in Psychology PSY Theories of Personality PSY Forensic Psychology from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All 79
Psychology continued Psychology - Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology Electives...6 Hours (pick two courses) Title FRSC 5143 Crime Scene Reconstruction FRSC 5313 Forensic Pathology and Anthropology FRSC 5323 Forensic Toxicology & Lab FRSC 5333 Forensic Molecular Biology & Lab FRSC 5343 Forensic Serology & Lab FRSC 5413 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis FRSC 5443 Forensic Arson Investigation FRSC Digital Forensics FRSC 5543 Advanced Firearm & Toolmark FRSC Digital Forensics Tools & Analysis TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED...49 HOURS Other Requirements 1. Plan of Study. During PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning, students must complete a plan of study, which of Graduate Studies. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program advisor before 2. Academic Standards. Students must meet the following course work standards: (a) Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher; and the degree; and (c) No grade below C will be applied to the degree requirements. (d) No more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses. 3. Thesis. If applicable, each student must complete an acceptable thesis, successfully defend it in public, submit two paper copies of it to the library, submit one electronic copy to the designated electronic repository, and send a title page, the original signature page, summary, and an abstract page to the JCGS. 4. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline. 80
Psychology Psychology - General Psychology Major Code: 3713 Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology College Education & Professional Studies Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Mark Hamlin mhamlin@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5452 Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington cwellington@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5105 Psychology - General Psychology, M.A. The Master of Arts in General Psychology is a 32-hour degree that is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of students. This degree would be ideal for the student who desires a graduate degree for career advancement in the 32-hour M.A. would also be appropriate for those who wish to obtain more advanced knowledge in psychology but do not necessarily want to become a counselor or complete a thesis. The General Psychology major requires the same core courses as the other options yet has more opportunity for elective coursework and course substitutions. Admission Requirements Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Edmond, OK 73034. 1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/ graduate/admissions.html). from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All graduate transcripts must show: a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last b. Completion of 21 undergraduate hours as follows: PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY 4. A GRE score of at least 900 (combined verbal and quantitative scores) or 3.5 on the writing portion. 5. Students falling below these standards may qualify for provisional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies section. Graduation Requirements Required s... 19 Hours Title PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psychology PSY 5193 Experimental Design PSY Advanced Social Psychology PSY Modern Learning Theories General Electives... 13 Hours Title 13 hours of elective graduate Psychology courses TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED...32 HOURS Other Requirements 1. Plan of Study. During PSYC 5051, each student must it immediately with the Jackson College of Graduate Studies. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program director before it can be considered official. www.uco.edu/ceps/dept/psy/ psychology-ma.asp#general 2. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards: (a) overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. (c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses. 3. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline. speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section - 81
Psychology Psychology - School Psychology Major Code: 3712 Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology College Education & Professional Studies Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Mary Sweet-Darter msweetdarter@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5478 Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington cwellington@uco.edu Phone Number: 405-974-5105 Psychology - School Psychology, M.A. - specialist-level school psychologist. There are two options. clock hour] internship and awarding of the College of Educa- eligibility to sit for the national exam leading to credentialing as an NCSP. The Advanced Studies option is available to those psychology. Both M.A. in School Psychology and Advanced - Studies candidates may apply to have courses from their credit hour school psychology program if the course meets school psychology board. s submitted for equivalency must be accompanied by a catalog description and a syllabus from the institution where the course was taken. Oklahoma is designed to prepare school psychologists who work at the specialist level with children, youth, and families to prevent and solve individual, school and family-related cialty within the area of psychology. Our philosophy is that all children and youth have a right to maximize their personal potential, gain social competencies, and accomplish meaningful goals. We believe that prevention is the best intervention; however, when problems arise, we believe that problem solving must occur in the full light of cultural, ethnic, and family diversity with particular attention given the culture of the school in which the problem exists. The program emphasizes utilizing the full range of psychological services in schools and school-related mental health includes the prevention, assessment, and remediation of child and adolescent learning and behavior problems through direct 82 and indirect services. Training is broad and provided in the context of research and highest ethical standards and adheres to the conceptual framework of the College of Education. (Program objectives are based on the NASP domains National Association of School Psychologists standards for training and practice.) School Psychology is accredited by NASP. Program Objectives to identify individual and group strengths and needs and use these models and methods as part of a systematic data collection system for evidence-based decision making. 2. Collaborate effectively with others in planning and making decisions at the individual, group, and system levels using consultation and collaboration models best suited to the situation at hand. 3. Work collaboratively with others in developing appropriate cognitive and academic goals for students with different abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs and evaluate the effectiveness of selected interventions. collaboratively assess and design services that will enhance the behavioral, affective, adaptive, and social skill development of students of varying abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs as well as implement and evaluate those services. 5. Demonstrate the sensitivity and skills needed to work within various school cultures and with individuals of diverse characteristics and implement strategies selected and/or adapted based on individual characteristics, strengths, and needs. cation services as well as other service delivery systems to facilitate policies and practices that create and maintain safe, supportive, and effective learning environments for children and others. on human behavior to provide or contribute to prevention and intervention programs that promote the mental health and physical well-being of all students. 8. Work effectively with families, educators, and others in the community to promote and provide comprehensive services to children and families by using knowledge of family systems and service delivery methods that combine home, school, and community resources. psychology and translate good research into practice, and be able to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations needed to improve services.
Psychology continued Psychology - School Psychology 10. Represent the profession of school psychology by understanding the history and foundations of the profession; knowing various service models and methods, continually upgrading professional knowledge, and maintaining a posture of practice that maintains the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards. Admission Requirements Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Edmond, OK 73034. 1. Paper or online application for admission to JCGS (www. uco.edu/graduate/admissions.html). Application deadlines: January 15 for fall admission. from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All graduate transcripts must show: a. A minimum 3.00 GPA overall or 3.00 GPA in the last b. Completion of 21 undergraduate hours as follows: PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY 3. Students falling below these standards may qualify for provisional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies section. speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section - 5. A GRE score of at least 900 (combined verbal and quantitative scores) or 3.5 on the writing portion. 7. A completed School Psychology application. Graduation Requirements Required s... 19 Hours Title PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psych. PSY 5193 Experimental Design PSY Advanced Social Psychology PSY Modern Learning Theories School Psychology Specialty s Complete Two of the Following s... 6 Hours Title PSY PSY PSY 5473 5483 5523 Individual Counseling, and/or Group Counseling, and/or Child and Adolescent Counseling Complete the Following s... 28 Hours Title PSY 5233 Psychopathology PSY 5253 Personality Pathology & Assessment PSY 5383 Multivariate Analysis w/spss PSY 5722 Intro to School Psych Services PSY 5803 Individ. Testng Tech. Wechsler PSY 5813 Diagnostic Testing Techniques PSY 5893 Consultation in School Psychology PTE 5203 Advanced Educational Psychology SPED 5212 Legal Aspects in Special Educ. SPED 5443 Behavioral Management Practicum... 4 Hours Title PSY 5900 Practicum in Psychometry - 2 credit hours PSY 5900 Practicum in School Psychology - 2 credit hours Free Elective... 3 Hours Graduate elective from PSY, PTE, or SPED to bring total TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED...60 HOURS 83
Psychology continued Psychology - School Psychology Other Requirements 1. Plan of Study. During PSYC 5051, each student must immediately with the Jackson College of Graduate Studies. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program advisor before it can be considered official. www.uco.edu/ceps/dept/psy/psychology-ma. asp#school 2. Advisor Meeting. Meet with faculty Program Advisor in group or individual advisement session before enrolling in second semester. 3. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards. (a) overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. (c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses. 4. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline. 5. For State and/or National Credentialing, a 1200 hour internship PSY 5952-4 (variable credit) is required. Post-graduate internship is required for professional program completion: You must enroll in internship hours to receive credit. 1200 clinic houirs = 3 credit hours. 84