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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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