2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN COUNSELING33Although not a primary emphasis of the program, the curricular design reflects the flexibility to allowthe student to develop expertise in dealing with specific problems/content areas (e.g. substance abuse,incest, marriage and family, etc.).Admission RequirementsA variety of information is used in making admission decisions for the graduate programs in counseling.There are two cohort groups started per calendar year: February and September. Admission to theprograms requires the following:Complete the prerequisite courses in General Psychology (PSY 1113) and Basic Statistical Methods(STAT 3143). An applicant must have completed 18 hours in psychology-related coursework.These courses could include Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, History and Systems ofPsychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Religion, Principles ofCounseling, Psychological Testing, Physiological Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Learningand Memory, and Survey of the Exceptional Child. All transcripts are evaluated by the AdmissionsScreening committee and the program director to determine whether coursework meets minimumstandards.Satisfactory completion of the Admission Goals essay, which focuses on the student's backgroundexperiences and goals for the future. The essay is evaluated by the Admissions Screeningcommittee to assess the applicant's writing skill and the match between the programs' objectivesand the applicant's goals.A personal interview with a designee from the Admissions Screening committee. A nonrefundablefee of $150 is due prior to interview.Three letters of recommendation.Completed application with $25 application fee.Satisfactory completion of a professional journal article review. This will be assessed forprofessional writing competency by the Admissions Screening Committee.Complete the proficiency exam for the American Psychological Association's writing style in thePublication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (Fifth Edition). The applicant mustpass with 80% competency. The exam costs $10.00, and is only given to applicants accepted forthe programs.The application deadline for each cohort is October 1st for the February group and June 1st for theSeptember group. Applications are processed and interviews may begin prior to the deadline. Earlysubmission of application is encouraged.MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (MSCP)MSCP PROGRAMThis course of study is a 60-credit course of study that fulfills the academic requirements forthe Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation in Oklahoma. The curriculum is divided into 17modules containing theoretical and applied psychotherapy courses, 300 hours of internship, and athesis. Courses are completed over five non-traditional, accelerated semesters. The courses (modules)are taken sequentially to allow focused study on one subject area at a time. Classes meet one night perweek for a four-hour session or on intensive weekend courses that meet Friday evening and all daySaturday. Extensive directed study occurs outside the classroom, in preparation for participativelearning experiences during class.The 17 content area courses cover various aspects of counseling psychology. Overviews of each courseand module assignments are provided in a Student Guide for each module. The courses are as follows: