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Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior and experience (normal and abnormal) and the psychological, social, and biological processes related to that behavior. It has three facets: It is a discipline, a major subject of study; it is a science, a method of conducting research and of understanding behavioral data; and it is a profession, a calling that requires one to apply special knowledge, abilities, and skills in order to solve human problems. Counseling is one of the specialty areas within the discipline of psychology.

 Those who study psychology have something in common - their curiosity about human and/or animal behavior and experience, and their desire to have a challenging career. A student may choose to continue his/her studies and earn a graduate degree up to and including a doctorate. There are many good careers for people at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate levels.

 A person with an education in psychology has many career paths from which to choose. Potential career options will depend on the level of training and whether one chooses to concentrate in a particular area. Whether the individual is interested in computers, human services, management, education, high technology, sports, and many other fields, psychologists and counselors will likely be found working in that field. Traditionally, psychologists have been employed in universities, schools and clinics. Today more than ever before, they can be found working in businesses, hospitals, private practice, courtrooms, zoos, sports competitions, police departments, government agencies, private laboratories, the military, and other settings.

 Northeastern State University's Department of Psychology and Counseling offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, at the Tahlequah campus, and a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, a Master of Education degree in School Counseling at our home campus in Tahlequah and at the Broken Arrow campus. Some courses may be offered at the Muskogee campus.

 The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Psychology requires 42 credit hours. The student will choose one of four options for study: General, Mental Health, Developmental, and Human Resource Development (HRD). A core group of subjects is common to all four options and comprises 22 credit hours of the major. The remaining 20 credit hours are selected by the student from a list of "guided electives" for the HRD, Developmental, and Mental Health options. For the General option, the student may custom tailor his or her degree by choosing twenty credit hours from any of the psychology courses offered at NSU.

In three of the areas (General, Mental Health, and Developmental), students must choose an eighteen (18) credit hour minor from one of NSU's disciplines. The HRD option requires an 18 hour minor from the College of Business and Industry and structured elective courses from the College of Liberal Arts (emphasis: speech).

 The Master of Science program in Counseling Psychology (61 credit hours) prepares students for a counseling career or for further advanced study. The program familiarizes students with the use of scientific thought and principles as applied to the practice of professional counseling. Graduates are well versed and competent in the areas of psychological assessment, and mental health counseling. This rigorous and unique program includes a 600 clock hour supervised internship experience. This program meets or exceeds the educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma as well as, most other states.

Admission requirements for the Counseling Psychology degree program include 6 undergraduate credit hours in Psychology of Personality and Abnormal Psychology. The plan of study includes courses in the area of human growth and development, counseling theories, group and individual counseling techniques and skills, marriage and family, clinical psychopathology, diversity, career development, research, individual assessment, and ethics and professionalism. (Application Packet)

 The Master of Education degree in School Counseling (49 credit hours) prepares students for Oklahoma K-12 School Counselor Certification. Graduates are prepared in the core areas of counseling theories, group and individual counseling techniques, human development, developmental guidance, career counseling, assessment and appraisal, and principles and administration of guidance services (cf. Competencies). Students must also complete relevant field experiences. 

 All potential school counseling students, whether degree seeking or certification only, must formally apply for admission to the program. (Application Packet)

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Last Updated:   October 8,2009