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School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology
School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology Dr. Julie M. Koch—School Head The School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology encompasses undergraduate and graduate academic programs in health education and promotion, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, school counseling and nursing. The School seeks to fulfill the traditional functions of teaching, research, outreach and public service that are consistent with the mission of Oklahoma State University. The mission is to foster the development, integration and application of knowledge, theory, skills and experiences to promote social, physical, psychological, educational and environmental health. Consistent with the goals of the University's Professional Education Council's Core Concepts and Goals Statement, faculty strives to demonstrate and perpetuate teaching based on theory and research-
to the MS degree in counseling as well as a PhD degree in educational psychology, with an option in counseling psychology. Programs/Areas of Emphasis Degrees Degrees offered through the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology programs include Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), Education Specialist (EdS), Doctor of Education (EDd) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Counseling/Counseling Psychology • Mental Health Counseling - MS • School Counseling - MS • Counseling Psychology - PhD Community Health Sciences • Health Education and Promotion - BS • Nursing - BSN Health and Human Performance • Health Education and Promotion - BS, MS, PhD Undergraduate Programs • Health Education and Promotion: Exercise and Health, BS (p. 1376) • Health Education and Promotion: Public Health, BS (p. 1378) • Nursing, BSN (RN to BSN) (p. 1380)
driven educational practices. Course Prefixes
Courses that support counseling and counseling psychology are listed in the Catalog under the CPSY prefix. Courses in health education and promotion are listed under the HLTH prefix. Courses in nursing are listed under the NURS prefix. Health Bridget M. Miller, PhD—Joan Donelson Jacques Endowed Professor of Health Promotion and Program Coordinator The health education and promotion program prepares students to provide preventive services in a community, corporate, or clinical setting. Students can choose between two program options: (1) Exercise and Health; or (2) Public Health. Students culminate their degree requirements with a semester-long internship during their final semester. Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, many students continue graduate study in academic fields like Public Health, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or Medicine. This degree track also prepares students for credentialing opportunities such as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and certifications offered through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). BSN Nursing Mary Malaska, DNP, RNC, CNE—Assistant Professor and Director The RN to BSN program is an online baccalaureate degree program designed for individuals who have obtained Registered Nurse licensure and have successfully completed either an accredited associate’s degree or diploma program. The program is designed for working adult learners and focuses on health and wellness. Counseling and Counseling Psychology Hugh Crethar, PhD—Jennifer Jacques Flanery Endowed Professor of Community Counseling and Area Coordinator The counseling and counseling psychology program areas offer graduate programs in mental health counseling and school counseling leading
• Pre-Counseling (PCOU), Minor (p. 1381) • Public Health (PH), Minor (p. 1382) Graduate Programs
The counseling and counseling psychology program areas offer graduate programs in mental health counseling and school counseling leading to the MS degree in counseling as well as a PhD degree in educational psychology with an option in counseling psychology. Counseling Psychology Carrie Winterowd, PhD—Clinical Associate Professor and Training Director PhD Program This program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and is based on the scientist-practitioner model of training. The program is designed to prepare students for counseling, consulting, teaching and research roles in various settings such as university counseling centers, academic departments, hospitals, public service settings such as prisons and Veterans Administration Medical Centers, business settings, mental health clinics and community settings. Students are required to follow a specified sequence of study in which academic coursework and practicum experiences are integrated. Students must also complete one year of full-time internship. Application materials for the counseling psychology program are due by December 1st for the following summer or fall enrollment. Counseling MS Tonya R. Hammer, PhD—Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator Mental Health Counseling This program is intended for individuals who wish to serve as professional counselors in a variety of human service and community
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