Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
Program:<br />
Major:<br />
Psychology continued<br />
Psychology - Counseling<br />
Graduation Requirements<br />
Required Courses................................................ 60 Hours<br />
Course Course Course Title<br />
Prefix No.<br />
PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology<br />
PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity<br />
PSY 5051 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Career Planning<br />
PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psychology<br />
PSY 5193 Experimental Design<br />
PSY 5233 Psychopathology<br />
PSY 5253 Personality pathology & Assessment<br />
PSY 5263 Legal & Ethical Aspects <strong>of</strong> Counseling<br />
PSY 5333 Psychopharmacology<br />
PSY 5473 Individual Counseling<br />
PSY 5483 Group Counseling<br />
PSY 5493 Competency Based Counseling<br />
PSY 5523 Child & Adolescent Counseling<br />
PSY 5533 Couples & Family Counseling<br />
PSY 5563 Advanced Social Psychology<br />
PSY 5633 Modern Learning Theories<br />
PSY 5683 Advanced Counseling<br />
PSY 5803 Wechsler Intelligence Test<br />
PSY 5813 Diagnostic Testing Tech<br />
1 hour graduate Psychology Elective<br />
PSY 5900 Practicum Counseling Psychology I<br />
PSY 5900 Practicum Counseling Psychology II<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />
College: Education and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Studies<br />
must submit an application, an <strong>of</strong>ficial transcript, and a<br />
curriculum vita. In addition to submitting the required materials,<br />
students must have completed all <strong>of</strong> the specified<br />
counseling and assessment courses and have no more<br />
than nine hours <strong>of</strong> coursework (not including practicum)<br />
remaining. Once each application has been submitted<br />
and minimum requirements have been met, the CTC will<br />
review the application and notify the applicant <strong>of</strong> his/her<br />
status. Students’ performance during their courses <strong>of</strong><br />
study will be used to assess whether they have acquired<br />
the minimum counseling and assessment skills necessary<br />
for practicum placement. Concerns about students’<br />
readiness will be addressed by the CTC and students will<br />
be notified concerning any remediation necessary. Due<br />
to the serious nature <strong>of</strong> providing counseling and assessment<br />
services, students in the Counseling Program will be<br />
reviewed periodically by the CTC regarding their personal<br />
and pr<strong>of</strong>essional readiness to apply for practicum.<br />
4. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work<br />
standards:<br />
(a) overall GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00 or higher.<br />
(b) no more than 6 hours <strong>of</strong> “C” in general core classes.<br />
(c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional<br />
correspondence courses.<br />
5. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the<br />
JCGS by advertised deadline.<br />
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................60 HOURS<br />
Other Requirements<br />
1. Plan <strong>of</strong> Study. During PSYC 5051, each student must<br />
complete a plan <strong>of</strong> study. Each student must then file<br />
it immediately with the Jackson College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Graduate</strong><br />
Studies. The plan must be signed and dated by the<br />
student and the graduate program advisor before it<br />
can be considered <strong>of</strong>ficial. www.uco.edu/ceps/dept/psy/<br />
psychology-ma.asp#counseling<br />
2. Advisor Meeting: Meet with graduate program advisor in<br />
group or individual advisement session before enrolling<br />
second semester.<br />
3. Practicum. Training in the Counseling program culminates<br />
in a two consecutive semester practicum. During practicum,<br />
students provide supervised services to a diverse<br />
clientele in faculty-approved settings. Pre-practicum<br />
meetings are held prior to each semester’s practicum<br />
placement to provide information to students about the applications<br />
that will be submitted to the Counseling Training<br />
Committee (CTC; the Counseling faculty). Each student<br />
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