Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
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
E-Mail Address:
mhamlin@uco.edu
Office Address:
EDU 307E
Phone Number: 405-974-5452
Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington
E-Mail Address:
cwellington@uco.edu
Office Address: Box 106, EDU 207
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
business world, or for the student who already has a master’s
degree but is returning to take additional hours for certifica tion
or licensure in the mental health or school services fields. 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
Graduate Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room
404, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive,
Edmond, OK 73034.
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html).
2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All
transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate
transcripts must show:
a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last
60 hours attempted.
b. Completion of 21 undergraduate hours as follows:
PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY
3903, PSY 4753, and PSY 4763
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Education and Professional Studies
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 Courses................................................ 19 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
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 5563 Advanced Social Psychology
PSY 5633 Modern Learning Theories
General Electives................................................. 13 Hours
Course
Prefix
Course
No.
Course 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
complete a plan of study. Each student must then file
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.
(b) no more than 6 hours of “C”.
(c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional
correspondence courses.
3. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the
JCGS by advertised deadline.
3. Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section -
English Language Proficiency.
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