Program Overview

Master's in Counseling Program

The Master's in Counseling program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become licensed professional counselors. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Program Overview

The program offers two options: Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Both options are designed to meet the academic requirements set forth in the regulations of the Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Act.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a graduate GPA of at least 3.25 (if applicable) are recommended for admission to this program.
• Transcripts from all colleges attended
• 2-3 page statement of professionally-related experiences and goals
• Three recommendation letters (from instructors, university advisors, professional supervisors)
• Resume or curriculum vita
• GRE and/or MAT scores are not required.

Program Structure

The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. To be considered full-time, a graduate student must be enrolled in at least nine hours in either fall or spring semester and at least four hours during the summer sessions. Students who enroll full-time can complete the program in 2-3 years.

Coursework

All courses for both options are offered on both the Stillwater and Tulsa campuses. Students admitted to the program may take classes on either campus. A shuttle bus is available to students commuting to either campus for classes.

Licensure and Certification

The curriculum in the Mental Health Counseling option is designed to meet the academic requirements set forth in the regulations of the Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Act. After obtaining 3,000 hours of supervised, post-degree experience, and a passing score on the LPC test, graduates are eligible for licensure as professional counselors in Oklahoma. The coursework for the School Counseling Option is designed to meet the school counselor certification requirements for the State of Oklahoma.

Career Opportunities

Graduates who complete the Mental Health Counseling option have found employment in child/adolescent guidance centers, community mental health clinics, domestic violence centers, rehabilitation centers, youth and family services, hospital and private practice. Graduates who complete the School Counseling option become counselors in public and private schools serving students, teachers, and parents.

Financial Aid

Students who enroll full-time in the Counseling program may be eligible for departmental financial aid in the form of tuition waivers and a limited number of graduate assistantships. Part-time employment opportunities both on and off-campus are also generally available. Currently enrolled graduate students are eligible for annual scholarships awarded through the College of Education and Human Sciences.