Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2017-18 NSU Graduate Catalog Program: Counseling, M.S. - Major Code 6140 (6141/6142/6143) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Counseling, M.S. - Major Code 6140 (6141/6142/6143)OSRHE Program Code: 019 (60 Semester Hours) The mission of this program is to prepare persons for careers in counseling. All three (3) tracks (Clinical Mental Health, Addiction and School) lead to eligibility for licensure as Professional Counselors (LPC). Those in the Addiction track will be eligible for licensure as Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), as well. The M.S. in Counseling degree program is a cohort program. In order to take Counseling graduate courses the student must be admitted to the M.S. in Counseling degree and MUST complete courses in the sequence listed on their degree plan. Any exceptions must be approved by the Department Chair. Non-degree seeking students may not take any “clinical” courses and enrollment in all other courses is contingent on space availability and prior approval of the Department Chair. Admission Applicants are accepted into the Counseling program once each year in the fall semester. The application and supporting documents are required by December 15. Late applications will be reviewed and a supplemental interview will be held in July for those late applicants, provided there are still open positions in the Counseling program.
Acceptance to the Counseling program is essential prior to beginning any classes applicable to the program. A minimum of 60 hours of course work in the program must be completed after being formally admitted to the Counseling program. All admissions documents must be received by December 15. Advisement An advisor is assigned to the student by the department when admitted to the Counseling program. The student is required to arrange a conference with the advisor before the student’s first enrollment. The advisor assists the student in the selection of classes each semester, reviews program requirements and policies, and approves the student’s class schedule. Plan of Study/Statement of Understanding/Statement of Academic Integrity & Honesty The advisor in conference with the student develops a plan of study (degree plan) for the student’s degree program and reviews the Statement of Understanding and Statement of Academic Integrity and Honesty after which both parties sign the documents. Copies of the signed degree plan, the Statement of Understanding, and the Statement of Academic Integrity and Honesty are sent to the Graduate College for the Dean’s approval and distribution. Any changes made in the student’s plan of study require prior written approval by the advisor, Department Chair, and the Dean of the Graduate College. Admission to Candidacy All full-time students will be reviewed for candidacy, by the counseling faculty, at the end of the spring semester of their first year in the program. Part-time students will be reviewed for candidacy at the end of their second spring semester in the program. All students must obtain a favorable candidacy recommendation to remain in the program. To be admitted to candidacy the student must have:
The performance of all applicants, students, and candidates for the master’s degree in Counseling will be evaluated both objectively and subjectively by all Counseling faculty on the basis of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral fitness for the profession. All students will be required to provide proof of liability insurance by the third week of the first semester of enrollment and maintain liability insurance for the duration of the program. Program of Study The program in Counseling requires a minimum of 60 semester hours. The program consists of theory, practicum, and internship. The course work is sequenced, and departmental permission is required for enrollment in some courses. (See course listings in this catalog.) Some testing classes require a test kit rental fee. All students are required to provide proof of student liability insurance before taking program courses. All students are required to remain sequentially enrolled as prescribed by the full or part time degree options. All students are required to enroll for coursework at the campus they were accepted to unless given permission by the Chair of the Department to enroll in other campus classes. There is a formal process for seeking a transfer to another campus. These requests will be determined once per semester. Requirements for Graduation In addition to the requirements in the Academic Information Section of the Graduate Catalog, the candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Counseling must satisfy the following:
Thesis Experience (Optional) Students may choose to complete a thesis in addition to the other requirements for completing their M.S. in Counseling. The thesis is a research project whereas the student works closely with a Thesis Advisor and two additional faculty members (one of whom can be from outside the Psychology and Counseling faculty) on this project. This becomes the Thesis Committee. If selecting the Thesis option, the student is required to enroll in COUN 5923. The Thesis must be proposed and successfully defended to the Thesis Committee, as well as, be accepted by the Graduate Dean. The Thesis must be submitted to the Graduate Dean 30 days prior to the end of the semester the student is planning to graduate. Program Checklist
Assistantships A limited number of paid teaching and research assistantships are available in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. These are primarily day positions and are offered on the Tahlequah campus and Broken Arrow campus. Interested applicants should request an “Application for Graduate Assistantship” from the Graduate College Office. A master’s student can apply to be a lab assistant in the Experimental Psychology Lab. Two positions are available each year; one in Tahlequah and one in Broken Arrow. |
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Counseling Core - 42 hoursMaster of Science in Counseling includes a core of 42 required hours and three areas of emphases: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, and School Counseling. | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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COUN 5033 - Professionalism and Ethics | ||||
COUN 5053 - Assessment & Statistics | ||||
COUN 5163 - Counseling Theories | ||||
COUN 5273 - Clinical Psychopathology | ||||
COUN 5283 - Career Development | ||||
COUN 5413 - Methods and Techniques of Counseling | ||||
COUN 5443 - Diversity Issues in Counseling | ||||
COUN 5473 - Marriage and Family Therapy | ||||
COUN 5603 - Practicum I | ||||
COUN 5653 - Advanced Lifespan | ||||
COUN 5903 - Counseling Research | ||||
COUN 5693 - Psychopharmacology: Dual Diagnosis | ||||
Internships - 6 hours. See below for specific course numbers | ||||
COUN 5920 - Thesis | ||||
The thesis is an option with all emphases | ||||
Select One of the Following Three Emphases | ||||
Addiction Counseling (6141) 18 hours + InternshipIn addition to core Counseling courses, those seeking preparation to be addiction counselors should take the following courses: | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
COUN 5173 - Foundations of Addiction Counseling | ||||
COUN 5183 - Addiction Counseling Theories | ||||
COUN 5573 - Family Addiction Theory | ||||
COUN 5583 - Addicted Family Assessment & Intervention | ||||
COUN 5673 - Practicum II for Addiction Counseling | ||||
COUN 5753 - Addiction Group Counseling | ||||
COUN 5820 - Internship in Addiction Counseling | ||||
Note:In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the MS degree, the addiction counseling program prepares counselors to work in a variety of community facilities that provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health services, governmental, and private agency settings. The goals of this program include providing students:
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling (6142) 18 hours + InternshipIn addition to core Counseling courses, those seeking preparation to be clinical mental health counselors should take the following courses: | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
COUN 5100 - Psychology Seminar (3 hours) | ||||
COUN 5133 - Foundations of Clinical Counseling | ||||
COUN 5613 - Personality Assessment | ||||
COUN 5713 - Group Process | ||||
COUN 5723 - Counseling Supervision | ||||
COUN 5733 - Practicum II for CMHC | ||||
COUN 5800 - Internship in Counseling | ||||
Note:In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the MS degree, the clinical mental health counseling program prepares counselors to work in a variety of collegiate, community, governmental, and private agency settings. The goals of this program include providing students:
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School Counseling (6143) 18 hours + InternshipIn addition to core Counseling courses, those seeking preparation to be school counselors should take the following courses: | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
COUN 5100 - Psychology Seminar (3 hours) | ||||
COUN 5153 - Foundations of School Counseling | ||||
COUN 5513 - Child and Adolescent Counseling | ||||
COUN 5523 - Childhood Assessment & Appraisal | ||||
COUN 5643 - Practicum II School Coun | ||||
COUN 5713 - Group Process | ||||
COUN 5840 - Internship in School Counseling | ||||
Note:In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the MS degree, this course of study may lead to certification as an elementary or secondary school counselor. The goals of this specialization include providing students:
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