Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
Substance Abuse Studies continued
Substance Abuse Studies
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Liberal Arts
Other Requirements
1. Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with
his/her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College
of Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester
of graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by
the student and the graduate program advisor before it
can be considered official.
2. Thesis or equivalent option:
(a) Thesis option: Complete an acceptable thesis and
successfully defend it in public. Send two paper copies
and one electronic copy of the thesis to the library
through Proquest, and submit the thesis’ title page,
original signature page, summary and abstract page
to the JCGS.
(b) Field/Independent study option: Complete field research
in Substance Abuse Treatment outcome and
Clinical Evaluation as guided by the SAS graduate
program advisor, submitting the results in paper form
to the graduate advisor. (Three to six hours credit).
This research report will be presented in an appropriate
setting as designated by the SAS graduate program
advisor. (e.g., graduate classroom, Symposium,
Awareness event, etc.).
3. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work
standards:
a) Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher;
b) no more than 6 hours of “C” and,
c) no more than 6 advisor-approved hours from traditional
correspondence course.
d) thirty-six hours of the required curriculum
e) three to six hours of field study.
4. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the
JCGS by advertised deadline.
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