Cameron University Graduate Catalog 2022-2024

CAMERON UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE CATALOG

2022−2024

2800 West Gore Boulevard

Lawton, Oklahoma 73505-6377

580-581-2200

admissions@cameron.edu

cameron.edu

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

This institution, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, political beliefs, disability,

or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment,

financial aid, and education services.

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PREFACE

This catalog provides information about the academic graduate programs of Cameron University. It also contains

information concerning admissions, academic regulations and requirements, services available t o students, academic offerings,

and a list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. While every effort has been made to make this catalog as

complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses listed

in this catalog. All such changes are effective at such time as the proper institutional authorities determine and may apply to

prospective students and those w ho are already enrolled at the University. This catalog should not be construed as a contract

between Cameron University and any person. The online Graduate Catalog

reflects the most recent changes to requirements,

deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses.

The courses listed in a curriculum are required, but the display of a curriculum does not in any way indicate the length of

time required for a student to finish degree requirements. Rather, this display is intended as a guide to indicate the preferred

order for completion of degree requirements. Exceptions to certain requirements may be petitioned through proper academic

channels.

Because t his catalog was prepared well in advance o f its effective date, the course descriptions may differ in some instances

from actual content taught in some courses, due to advancements in the discipline or decisions to change the scope of the course.

Thus, the descriptions that follow are not provided in the nature of a contractual obligation. Some of the newer courses and

changes in courses are included in this catalog pending their approval by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

(OSRHE). Consequently, students should consult the appropriate departmental advisor and refer to the class schedule for the

course offerings in any given academic session.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Cameron University’s academic calendar is approved by the President or their designee and submitted annually to the

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The academic calendar shall describe any alternative schedules. Submission is

due b y January 1 prior to the summer semester to which the p roposed calendar applies.

The uniform academic calendar for institutions in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education consists of the fall and

spring semesters and a summer session defined as follows:

A. The summer session begins late May or early June and ends late July or early August.

B. The fall semester begins mid- to late August or early September and ends in December.

C. The spring semester begins in January and ends prior to the first of June.

D. Academic terms shorter than a traditional semester or summer session, generally referred to as “intersessions,” may be

conducted between semesters or between the summer session and spring and fall semesters. Block or alternative

course schedules may also occur within the dates set forth for a semester or summer session.

The approved Academic Calendar

is distributed to all departments and is available online.

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT

Cameron University's comprehensive outcomes assessment program, mandated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher

Education, consists of entry-level assessment, general education assessment, program outcomes assessment, and student

satisfaction and engagement assessment. Participation by students may be required as a condition of enrollment, continued

enrollment, or graduation.

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Table of Contents

Page

PREFACE........................................................................................................................................................................2

ACADEMIC CALENDAR..............................................................................................................................................2

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................................2

GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................................4

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY..........................................................................................................................................5

PROGRAM GOALS.......................................................................................................................................................5

GRADUATE COUNCIL.................................................................................................................................................5

ACCREDITATION ........................................................................................................................................................5

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY .............................................................................................................................................5

DEGREE PROGRAMS..................................................................................................................................................6

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................6

ADMISSIONS.................................................................................................................................................................6

FINANCIAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................7

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS.......................................................................................................................................8

STUDENT SERVICES................................................................................................................................................ 14

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ............................................................................. 16

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

Degree Requirements: Business Administration (630)–Master of Business Administration.................... 18

Degree Requirements: Organizational Leadership (635)–Master of Science ................................................. 19

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION................................................................................................................................................... 20

Degree Requirements: Education (650)–Master of Education .............................................................................. 21

Degree Requirements: Reading (620)–Master of Education .................................................................................. 22

Degree Requirements: Educational Leadership (670)–Master of Science........................................................ 23

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY................................................................................................................................................ 24

Degree Requirements: Mental Health (600)–Master of Arts .................................................................................. 25

Embedded Certificate Requirements: Alcohol and Drug Counseling (601)...................................................... 26

Degree Requirements: Behavioral Sciences (610)–Master of Science................................................................ 27

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES....................................................................................................................... 28

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 29

OFFICERS AND FACULTY ...................................................................................................................................... 41

INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................................... 43

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GENERAL INFORMATION

force in the cultural life and economic development of the

region.

HISTORY

The evolution of Cameron University closely parallels

the history of the area it serves in Southwest Oklahoma. It

was founded by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1908 as the

Cameron State School of Agriculture, one of six agricultural

high schools in the state, and placed under the jurisdiction

of the State Commission of Agriculture and Industrial

Education. The institution was named for E. D. Cameron, the

first State Superintendent of Schools.

Cameron added junior college work in 1927 when local

needs demanded access to higher education. With the

changed function came the name Cameron State

Agricultural College. It became solely a college in 1941

when the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education was

formed and Cameron joined a group of institutions

governed by the Board of Regents for Oklahoma A&M

Colleges.

Baccalaureate degrees were authorized in 1966 by the

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, following

action by the Legislature. In May 1970, the first bachelor’s

degrees were awarded. The institution's name was changed

to Cameron College in 1971 and was further amended to

Cameron University in 1974.

In 1988, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher

Education expanded Cameron's functions to include

offerings at the master’s degree level. This change in

function was the first granted to an Oklahoma institution

since Cameron was given authority to offer bachelor’s

degrees more than 20 years earlier. The first master’s

degrees were awarded in May 1990.

In recognition that Cameron’s mission had become

significantly more complex and predominantly urban, in

June 1992, governance of the university was transferred by

the Oklahoma Legislature to The Board of Regents of The

University of Oklahoma. With the transfer of governance

came new affiliations between Cameron University and The

University of Oklahoma, which have broadened and

strengthened academic offerings by both institutions.

WHO WE ARE

Cameron University is a regional, public university

serving Southwest Oklahoma and a global learning

community. The university is governed by The Board of

Regents of The University of Oklahoma within a state

system coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for

Higher Education. Cameron University offers certificate,

associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic

student body access to quality educational opportunities;

fosters a student-centered academic environment that

combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential

learning; prepares students for professional success,

responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful

contributions to a rapidly changing world; and is a driving

CORE VALUES

Cameron University values:

• Student learning as our top priority;

• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and

mentoring:

- Investment in people: The growth and

development of our students, faculty and staff

in a learning environment based on integrity,

respect, and ethical behavior that encourages

and provides opportunities for professional

improvement;

• Leadership in our community and region that

emphasizes:

- Stimulating economic development,

- Forming partnerships and collaborative

relationships,

- Providing cultural and social development, and

- Serving the community and region by sharing

our expertise;

• Shared governance that includes:

- Emphasizing teamwork,

- Facilitating open and effective communication,

and

- Providing opportunities for active

participation by all constituencies;

• Diversity among our students, faculty, and staff as

demonstrated by:

- Providing access to educational and teaching

opportunities for all constituents, and

- Promoting tolerance through a free and open

exchange of ideas;

• Responsible stewardship of public and private

resources, the public trust, and Cameron’s future

that includes:

- Focusing resources to achieve optimal student

learning,

- Increasing student access to quality higher

education,

- Establishing a reliable stream of public and

private revenue,

- Holding administrative costs to a minimum,

- Enhancing alumni involvement, and

- Providing accountability in key areas such as

student learning and management of

resources.

UNIVERSITY FUNCTIONS

The functions assigned to Cameron University by the

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education include:

A. Both lower- and upper-division undergraduate

study in several fields leading to the baccalaureate

degree.

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B. A limited number of programs leading toward the

first professional degree when appropriate to the

institution's strengths and the needs of the state.

C. Graduate study below the doctor's level, primarily

in teacher education but moving toward limited

comprehensiveness in fields related to Oklahoma's

workforce needs.

D. Extension and public service responsibilities in the

geographic regions in which the university is

located.

E. Responsibility for institutional and applied

research in those areas related closely to program

assignments.

F. Responsibility for regional programs of economic

development.

G. Perform other functional or programmatic

responsibilities as authorized by the Oklahoma

State Regents for Higher Education. Criteria for

consideration of programs outside of the function

described herein are outlined in the OSRHE

Academic Program Approval policy.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The master’s degree programs offered by Cameron

University are intended to address the personal needs of

individual students and the broader needs of society that

are not satisfied by baccalaureate programs. These needs

can be met by an advanced and specialized study in a

particular academic field.

Graduate students are to demonstrate initiative and

assume responsibility for the progress of their study and

for personal integrity and inquiry. Class work and class

assignments provide a foundation for broader reading and

research. Beyond this foundation, students are expected to

continue their studies to master specific knowledge and

skills pursuant to the goals of their specific program.

PROGRAM GOALS

Graduate programs at Cameron University are designed to

1. Encourage academic inquiry;

2. Stimulate intellectual creativity;

3. Promote competence in research, oral

communication, and writing;

4. Confer knowledge and encourage scholarship in

specific academic disciplines;

5. Promote professional competence and

achievement; and

6. Provide opportunities to address additional

objectives identified in specific programs.

GRADUATE COUNCIL

The Graduate Council is the primary recommending

body for issues related to graduate studies. The Council,

chaired by the Dean of the School of Graduate and

Professional Studies, is composed of members of the

graduate faculty and graduate students. Appointments to

the graduate faculty as well as changes in graduate policies,

programs, courses, and other issues pertaining to graduate

study at Cameron University are reviewed by the Graduate

Council. The Council also has the responsibility for acting

upon graduate grade appeals; a

ppeals of probation,

suspension, or dismissal; incidences of academic

misconduct involving graduate students; and grievances.

ACCREDITATION

Cameron University is accredited by The Higher

Learning Commission.

Many of Cameron’s academic programs are accredited

through discipline-specific accrediting programs. A list of

accredited programs and information regarding their

respective accrediting bodies is maintained on the

Accreditation

webpage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Cameron University is committed to the principles of

equal opportunity and affirmative action and promotes an

environment of awareness and understanding of culturally

diverse groups in our society. The University strives to

maintain a campus climate of mutual respect and tolerance

that is free from discrimination. Discrimination is unlawful

and undermines the freedom of students, faculty, and staff

to productively learn and work at the University.

This institution, in compliance with all applicable

federal and state laws and regulations, does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age,

religion, political beliefs, disability, or status as a veteran in

any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes

but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,

financial aid, and education services.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation

Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,

the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1990.

To obtain information about applicable laws or to file

an EEO- or Title IX-related complaint of discrimination,

including harassment, contact either of our University

Equal Opportunity Officers & Title IX co-coordinators

Christi Williams or Dr. Keith Vitense (580)581-6712 or eo-

tix@cameron.edu.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

Cameron University offers curricula leading to the

awarding of master’s degrees and in support of professional

licenses. The following master’s degrees are offered: Master

of Arts (M.A.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A),

Master of Education (M.Ed.), and Master of Science (M.S.).

Academic requirements leading to Marital and Family

Therapist licensure, Professional Counselor licensure, K-12

Principal certification, and Reading Specialist certification

are also offered.

Students are responsible for meeting all degree

requirements. It is essential that each student (1) become

familiar with the requirements for the degree being

pursued, (2) formally request substitutions or waivers of

courses necessary to meet degree requirements if needed,

and (3) verify each enrollment to ensure the courses apply

toward degree requirements, satisfy a prerequisite, or meet

some mandated institutional requirement.

Department of Business

M.B.A. in Business Administration

M.S. in Organizational Leadership

Department of Education

M.Ed. in Education, with options in:

Literacy

Special Education

Teaching and Learning

M.Ed. in Reading

M.S. in Educational Leadership

Department of Psychology

M.A. in Mental Health, with options in:

Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy

M.S. in Behavioral Sciences, with options in:

General Psychology

Embedded Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling

(Embedded in Master of Arts in Mental Health)

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

LICENSED MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPIST

The Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health

Licensure has final determination of the acceptability of

specific courses at the time of application for licensure.

However, the M.A. in Mental Health: Marriage and

Family Therapy Option is designed to meet the academic

requirements for candidacy for Licensed Marital and

Family Therapy (LMFT) in the State of Oklahoma.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

The Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health

Licensure has final determination of the acceptability of

specific courses at the time of application for licensure.

However, the M.A. in Mental Health: Counseling option is

designed to meet the academic requirements for licensure

candidacy for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the

State of Oklahoma.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND READING SPECIALIST

CERTIFICATION

Cameron University will only recommend graduate

candidates for Oklahoma state certification in reading

specialist and school principal after candidates have

completed all required coursework/degree requirements

along with additional state certification requirements. For

details about the state requirements, please consult the

Oklahoma State Department of Education.

After completing certification and/or degree

requirements in one of the aforementioned areas, complete

an Oklahoma application for certification and bring it along

with supporting documents—e.g. official transcript with

degree or coursework posted and passing Oklahoma

Subject Area Test (OSAT) scores—to the Teacher

Certification Specialist. Only candidates who request they

be recommended for certification will be processed.

Graduate candidates who complete the special

education boot camp will become certified through the

Oklahoma State Department of Education directly.

ADMISSIONS

GENERAL ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

Students must submit an application for admission and

official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate

institutions attended and pay an application fee.

Applications are available

online. The Office of Admissions

may be reached via telephone at (580) 581-2289 or via

email at graduate@cameron.edu. Applicants will be

notified in writing of their admission status by the Office

of Admissions.

GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION

Applicants will be admitted to graduate studies in

accordance with the standards and procedures listed

below. Once admission to graduate studies is complete,

materials will be forwarded to the academic department for

further evaluation for program-level admission. Admission

to graduate studies must be approved prior to enrollment in

any graduate courses. Some academic departments also

require program-level admission prior to enrollment in any

graduate courses.

Unconditional admission to graduate study will be

granted under the following circumstances:

1. The applicant has a baccalaureate degree from an

institutionally accredited college or

university and has submitted official transcripts

from all institutions attended; and

2. At least one or more of the following three criteria

is met:

a. The applicant has a minimum cumulative

undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of

3.0 based upon a 4.0 scale; or

b. The applicant has a minimum graduate GPA of

3.0 based upon a 4.0 scale in all graduate

courses taken within the last 6 years. At least

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12 graduate credit hours must have been

completed; or

c. The applicant has earned a master’s or

doctoral degree from an institutionally

accredited college or university.

Conditional admission to graduate study may be

granted under one of the following conditions:

1. The applicant has a baccalaureate degree from an

institutionally accredited college or university but

does not meet the requirements for unconditional

admission.

2. The applicant has a baccalaureate degree from an

institutionally accredited college or university and

has requested transcripts from all previously

attended institutions be sent to Cameron

University, but the transcripts have yet to arrive.

Unofficial transcripts are required before a student

can enroll in his/her first semester at Cameron.

Enrollment is restricted to a single semester until

all official transcripts have been received.

3. The applicant is within 16 semester hours of

completion of a baccalaureate degree from an

institutionally accredited college or university,

with a minimum 3.0 retention grade point average

and is not on academic probation. Students must

submit official transcripts from all undergraduate

institutions attended, provide an official degree

check from the Registrar's Office at the college or

university from which they will receive their

undergraduate degree, and provide updated

official transcripts after the undergraduate degree

has been awarded. During the period of

conditional admissions, the student may attempt

no more than 9 graduate hours total prior to

receiving a baccalaureate degree. Until completion

of the baccalaureate degree, students may enroll in

no more than 10 total undergraduate and graduate

credit hours in a summer term and no more than

16 total undergraduate and graduate credit hours

during a regular fall or spring semester. Students

seeking financial aid, including student loans, are

strongly encouraged to meet with a Financial Aid

Counselor before enrolling in both graduate and

undergraduate courses in the same term.

STUDENTS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND

LANGUAGE

International students or students for whom English

is a second language must present evidence of proficiency

in the English language prior to admission. Such

applicants must achieve a minimum score of 550 on the

paper-based or 213 on the computer-based Test of English

as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a 6.5 on the

International Language Testing System Examination

(IELTS). Official examination scores must be sent directly

from the testing service to the International Student

Admissions

Office.

RE-ADMISSION

Students who have been admitted but have not

enrolled in graduate courses at Cameron University for two

semesters must apply for re-admission. Official transcripts

from all institutions attended since being initially

admitted to Cameron University are required. The student

is subject to current catalog policies and procedures at the

time of re-admission. Applications for re-admission are

available online

.

MILITARY PERSONNEL

Members of the armed forces stationed in Oklahoma,

their spouses, and dependents shall be admitted without

payment of non-resident tuition so long as they continue to

be stationed in the state in the full-time military service

and under military orders. A student attending an

institution while on full-time active duty in the armed

forces at an installation in Oklahoma is considered a

temporary resident of Oklahoma while attending school;

therefore, a student neither gains nor loses resident status

solely by such military service.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition and other fees are established by the Oklahoma

State Regents for Higher Education. All students are

charged mandatory fees, which include charges for

academic records, student technology, assessment, library

services, student facilities, and student activities. Special

fees are charged for other services which are made

available to students. Descriptions of mandatory and

special student fees are available online

.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Cameron University offers many federal, state and

institutional aid programs including tuition waivers,

scholarships, grants, loans, and work study opportunities to

assist students in their educational endeavors. The types

and amounts of aid awarded are determined by financial

need, student classification, academic merit, talent, and

availability of funds. Students intending to apply for

financial assistance should contact the

Office of Financial

Assistance well in advance of their desired start term.

Application instructions and forms may be obtained online.

Applying for Aid

Applying for financial aid at Cameron University (CU)

begins with the completion of the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application is used

to apply for nearly all types of financial assistance including

federal, state, and institutional aid. The results of the

application assist the financial aid office in determining how

much and what type of aid may be awarded. Cameron

University Scholarships may be viewed online. All admitted

students are automatically considered for all auto-matched

institutional scholarships offered through the university. A

small portion of institutional scholarships require the

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applicant to submit additional information.

Types of Aid

Federal Grants. Grants are financial awards that typically

do not have to be repaid. Grants are normally awarded to

students who are determined to have a high financial need

based on completion of the FAFSA.

Direct Student Loans. The William D. Ford Federal Direct

Loan Program allows students who are enrolled at least

half-time to borrow money to help pay for and defer the cost

of their college education. These programs require that all

funds be repaid.

Scholarships. A scholarship is a type of financial assistance

that does not have to be repaid. Funds are provided through

the institution, civic and religious organizations,

professional groups, foundations, corporations, and

cultural groups. Scholarships are based on academic

excellence, personal skills, family affiliations, athletic

ability, financial need, or other factors.

Tuition Waivers. Tuition waivers are institutional gift aid

used to "offset" the cost of tuition. These waivers can be

applied against in-state and out-of-state tuition. Most

graduate tuition waivers are awarded based upon

undergraduate grade point average and/or current

graduate grade point average. All admitted students are

automatically considered for tuition waivers. The priority

deadline to apply is February 1.

Work Study. Work study is a student employment program

that pays students to work in a variety of positions on

campus. Students can use their work study earnings to help

pay for tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses. Two types

of work study are available: institutionally-funded and

federally-funded. Enrolled students can find

open work

study positions on campus on the Campus life page in

AggieAccess.

Graduate Assistants. Graduate students meeting certain

criteria may also have the opportunity to assist one or more

faculty members conducting academic research or other

scholarly work as graduate assistants. Criteria for graduate

assistants include: a completed baccalaureate degree;

admission into the School of Graduate and Professional

Studies; enrollment in six or more graduate-level semester

hours during each semester of employment (three semester

hours for summer term); and possession of other

qualifications determined by the academic unit offering the

position, including substantial appropriate subject matter

expertise requisite to the research. To apply for graduate

assistantship opportunities, please see the job postings on

the Cameron University Human Resources page.

VETERANS BENEFITS

Cameron University is certified by the Oklahoma

Department of Veterans Affairs State Approving Agency as

an approved training institution for certain veterans,

eligible dependents or survivors, and active service

members who qualify for federally-enacted education

benefits administered by the VA. Cameron University is

compliant with Public Law 115-407 (the Veterans Benefits

and Transition Act of 2018).

Cameron University's Veterans Affairs Office

(VAO) is

an excellent source of information regarding various

programs offered through the VA. The VAO can help

students with the application process for benefits,

university admissions requirements, and required VA

course certification. A primary function of VAO is

certification of student enrollment and attendance to the

VA. Eligible students are encouraged to use VAO services

regularly.

Initiation and continuation of VA education benefits for

eligible students is accomplished through the VAO. Students

must submit paperwork indicating their intent to enroll at

Cameron University and a request for assistance with

benefits at least 10 weeks prior to the beginning of each

semester. It is the responsibility of the student to report to

the VAO prior to each semester.

Students utilizing VA education benefits must turn in

all previous training records and transcripts to be

evaluated for prior credit, whether prior credit is granted.

Students utilizing VA education benefits may be in debt to

the VA for withdrawal or early dismissal from the

university. Students utilizing VA education benefits should

contact the VAO regarding eligibility for in-state tuition. CU

is compliant with 38 U.S. Code § 3679(c).

FALSIFICATION AND OWNERSHIP OF RECORDS

Falsification of any admission record, whether by

change, omission, or untrue statement will be grounds for

permanent denial of admission to the University or

suspension from the University with forfeiture of any credit

earned. All records required for admission become the

property of Cameron University.

NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGE

A student who has legally changed their name must

provide appropriate documentation to substantiate the

change. This documentation is to be submitted to the

Registrar's Office. All transcripts are issued under the

student's legal name as recorded in the Registrar's Office.

Students should ensure their current mailing address is on

file at all times to receive all important information and

notices. Students should log in to their AggieAccess

account

to update address information.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

RETENTION STANDARDS

A student, regardless of admission status, will be

placed on academic probation if that student’s cumulative

graduate grade point average (GPA) at Cameron University

is less than 3.0 at the end of any semester or summer term.

Failure to achieve a 3.0 GPA or above during any semester

or summer term, during which the student is already on

academic probation, will result in suspension for one

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regular (Fall or Spring) semester from graduate study at

Cameron University. Students who are suspended may

apply for re-admission on probation at the end of that

semester. Following re-admission on probation, students

who fail to achieve a 3.0 GPA in any semester while still on

probation will be dismissed from Cameron University. The

Registrar’s Office will notify students of their probation,

suspension, or dismissal status.

ADVISEMENT AND PLAN OF GRADUATE STUDY

At the time of admission, each student will be referred

by the Office of Admissions to a graduate advisor. The

student will work with their graduate advisor to plan a

program of courses, study, and research that will enable

the student to complete all of the requirements for the

desired degree. This Plan of Graduate Study must be

signed by the student and approved by their graduate

advisor.

The Plan of Graduate Study shall be approved during

the first semester to assure continuity in the student’s

graduate study. To reflect changes in interest or availability

of courses, students may request a change to their plan of

study through their graduate advisors. Courses on the plan

of study cannot be removed once they have been

successfully completed.

DEGREE WORKS (DEGREE AUDIT)

Degree Works provides an individualized degree audit

for students, using their specific major and catalog year.

Each degree audit includes detailed information such as

completed leveling, major core, electives, courses applied to

each requirement, semester completed, grades, and

remaining requirements. The online degree audit can be a

useful tool in the advisement process, but it is not an official

degree check and should not replace regular consultation

with an academic advisor.

Students may view their individual Degree Works audit

online in AggieAccess

by clicking the My Info tab, under the

Student Quick Links channel, clicking Degree Works, and

entering their student ID to display the audit. An academic

advisor can assist individual students with interpreting

their Degree Works audit.

CHANGES IN DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Academic requirements in graduate programs are

subject to periodic review and revision which may render

specific requirements listed in this catalog obsolete.

Students are strongly urged to consult with their graduate

advisors concerning academic requirements and policies

currently in effect for a particular program. Students are

responsible for fully understanding and complying with the

requirements for their programs of study.

TIME LIMIT

Students have six years to complete all courses,

comprehensive examinations, portfolios, and theses

required by their degree program. Courses which fall

outside the six-year window, including all transfer classes,

will not count toward degree completion though they will

remain on student transcripts, be included in GPA

calculations, and usually count toward state certification

and licensure requirements. Under extremely rare

circumstances, a single, one-year exception to the six-year

time limit

may be granted by the Dean of the School of

Graduate and Professional Studies. Students who wish to

petition for an exception may do so by using forms that are

available through their respective advisor.

COURSE NUMBERING

Graduate courses, numbered 5000 and above, are open

to graduate students and undergraduate students meeting

certain criteria for conditional admission.

ENROLLMENT

The completed application, official transcripts of all

previous undergraduate and graduate credit and any

required exam scores should be submitted to the Office of

Admissions. Before the first graduate enrollment, the

student must be admitted to graduate studies. To receive

credit, a student must enroll prior to taking the course.

Refer to the Enrollment Schedule

for specific dates and

details regarding enrollment and payment of tuition and

fees for each academic session.

Graduate students should work with their graduate

advisor to complete the enrollment process. This process

includes:

1. Completing a tentative enrollment schedule,

2. Receiving the approval of the appropriate graduate

advisor and obtaining permission to enroll.

3. Enrolling in the course(s) through AggieAccess.

Electronic messages sent from students to their

advisors are the equivalent of completing a tentative

enrollment schedule. However, under no circumstances

will Cameron University personnel enroll students without

written verification of the schedule sought by a given

student.

LATE ENROLLMENT

Enrollment after the first full week of classes in any

semester, summer, eight- week session or proportionate

period of a special schedule is a late enrollment. Late

enrollments require permission from the graduate advisor,

the professor of each course involved, the department chair

and/or dean of the school responsible for the class or

classes and the VPAA or designee. Any student enrolling

late will be responsible for making up all work.

ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS POLICY

Courses taken at the graduate level cannot be

“reprieved,” "renewed," or “forgiven,” nor can they be

excluded from the retention/graduation grade point

average calculation.

REPEATING COURSES

All graduate work attempted will be used in figuring

the graduate grade point average (GPA). For example, if a

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graduate course is later repeated, both grades will be used

in calculating the graduate GPA. Repeated courses will only

be counted once in the Plan of Graduate Study.

INCOMPLETE COURSES

An incomplete may be given (at an instructor’s

discretion) to a student to indicate that additional work is

necessary to complete the course. It is not a substitute for

an “F,” and no student may be failing a course at the time an

“I” grade is awarded. To receive an “I” grade, the student

should have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion

of the required course work for the semester or session.

Students who receive an “I” will have no more than one year

from the end of the semester in which the course was taken

to complete the required work for the course. The

instructor shall record the conditions and time limit for

removing the “I” on the Incomplete Grade Form that is filed

with the Registrar’s Office.

It is the responsibility of the student to satisfy the

requirements specified by the instructor at the time of the

assignment of the "I". It is the responsibility of the

instructor to submit a "Grade Correction" form to the

Registrar. Students who receive an "I" will have no more

than one year from the end of the semester in which the

course was taken to complete the required work for the

course. If, by the end of the year, no change in grade has

been submitted, the grade of "I" will become permanent. In

no case will an "I" be changed to an "F" after a student has

graduated. “I” grades are neutral and not counted in grade

point average calculations.

GRADES OF “C” OR LOWER

No grade below C (2.00) may be used to fulfill graduate

course requirements at Cameron University. A maximum of

6 credit hours with a grade of C will be applied to graduate hours

earned at Cameron University.

COURSE LOAD

The following categories shall be used in determining

full- and part-time graduate student status:

Fall or Spring Semester

Full-time: at least 9 but not more than 16 hours of

graduate credit. Three-quarter time: 7-8 hours of graduate

credit. One-half time: 5-6 hours of graduate credit. One-

quarter time: fewer than 5 hours of graduate credit.

Summer Semester

Full-time: at least 4 hours but not more than 9 hours of

graduate credit. Three-quarter time: 3 hours of graduate

credit. One-half time: 2 hours of graduate credit. One-

quarter time: 1 hour of graduate credit.

Any student using VA benefits or a student loan

should contact the Office of Veteran Affairs or Office of

Financial Assistance to verify course load

requirements.

It is recommended that a graduate student who is fully

employed (40 hours or more per week) not enroll in more

than six semester hours of graduate courses during the fall

or spring semester or three semester hours of graduate

courses during a summer session.

NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED

A minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours of

graduate credit earned at a regionally or nationally

accredited institution of higher education shall be required

for a master’s degree awarded by Cameron University.

Requirements for specific graduate degree programs may

exceed these minimums. A student must meet the

requirements for their specific graduate degree program to

be awarded that degree.

Credits

Cameron University strictly adheres to OSRHE policies

when defining academic sessions and credit hours (OSRHE

Policy and Procedures Manual, Section 3.18.3.) Per OSRHE

mandate, all classes taught during the standard term are

expected to meet for sixteen, twelve, or eight weeks in the

Fall or Spring semesters; four, six, or eight weeks in a

summer session; or an equivalent number of days/weeks

between a semester and/or session for intersession. No

institution, academic department, or individual faculty

member is authorized to reduce the number of academic

weeks in the standard semester without specific approval

of OSRHE.

The semester-credit-hour is the standard and

traditional unit of credit to be used by Cameron University

in evaluating a student's educational attainment and

progress for all programs. A semester-hour of credit is

calculated as follows:

• One semester-hour of credit is normally awarded

for completion of a course meeting for 800

instructional minutes, (50 minutes/week for

sixteen weeks; 100 minutes/week for eight weeks;

200 minutes/week for four weeks), exclusive of

enrollment, orientation, and scheduled breaks.

Organized examination days may be counted as

instructional days.

• Laboratory credit is normally awarded at a rate not

to exceed one-half the instructional rate. One

semester-hour of credit is normally awarded for

completion of a laboratory meeting a minimum of

1600 minutes (100 minutes/week for sixteen

weeks; 200 minutes/week for eight weeks).

• Instruction offered through a combination of class

and laboratory meetings would normally observe

the standards set forth above on a pro rata basis.

For example, a course offered for four semester-

hours of credit might meet for 100 minutes of

organized instruction plus 200 minutes of

laboratory per week for 16 weeks.

• Block or alternative course schedules may also

occur within the dates set forth for a semester or

summer session. Courses offered during academic

terms shorter than a semester will observe the

same academic standards involving instructional

hours per semester-credit-hour as those courses

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offered during a standard academic semester.

degree at Cameron University. The student’s graduate

Institutions are encouraged to be flexible in

advisor must approve the use of those 12 hours.

offering courses in alternative schedules to meet

student and employer needs.

• A student enrolled in a Study Abroad course is

earning course credit, therefore, the course will be

considered part of the student’s enrollment status

for determining Title IV financial aid eligibility.

There are alternatives to reliance on time-in-class as

the basis for determining academic credit hours earned.

The achievement of academic credit hours should be linked

to demonstrated student learning either through regular

class assignments and evaluations or demonstration of

competencies. When determining the appropriate academic

credit for non-traditional or accelerated format courses,

institutions must adhere to the Higher Learning

Commission (HLC) Handbook of Accreditation Standards.

HLC requires institutions to rigorously assess student

learning outcomes consistently across all formats.

Institutions offering courses in accelerated or other non-

traditional formats are expected to be especially diligent in

documenting that students in these courses master the

skills and knowledge expected of students in traditional

courses.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS

A student may request that a maximum of twelve (12)

semester hours of graduate credit earned at an

institutionally accredited college or university be

transferred to a graduate degree program at Cameron

University. Only coursework with a grade of “A” or “B” is

eligible for transfer. Transfer credit must have been

earned within six years prior to the completion of the

master’s degree at Cameron University and must fit within

the student’s Plan of Graduate Study. Students may petition

for transfer of credits after they have completed twelve

(12) hours of graduate courses at Cameron Universit

y with

a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above. Forms may be obtained

from the student’s graduate advisor.

Credits earned at colleges and universities accredited

by HLC will be accepted for transfer at full value, excluding

continuing education. Credits earned at degree-granting

institutions accredited by organizations other than HLC and

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be

reviewed on a course-by-course basis and may be accepted

in transfer if the course is determined to be substantially

equivalent to a CU course or courses. Credits earned at

degree-granting institutions not accredited by

organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis and

may be accepted in transfer if appropriate to a major

requirement and determined to be substantially equivalent

to a CU course or courses.

SECOND MASTER’S DEGREE

A student may request that a maximum of twelve (12)

graduate credit hours be applied toward a second master’s

EXTENSION COURSES

A student may request that a maximum of six (6)

semester hours of graduate credit earned through

extension courses (e.g. Independent Studies) be counted

toward a graduate degree program at Cameron University.

Requests must be approved by the appropriate

department. Extension course credits earned at other

regionally or nationally accredited institutions of higher

education and counted in a graduate degree program at

Cameron University will be considered transfer credits.

See the above statements.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

Credit earned through correspondence study may not

be applied toward any master’s degree at Cameron

University.

WORKSHOP CREDIT

A maximum of three semester hours of workshop

credit may be applied toward a master’s degree at

Cameron University.

FINAL EXAMINATION(S) IN A SPECIFIC COURSE

The final examination in a specific course will be

administered at the date and time indicated on the finals

schedule and/or on the course syllabus. Any deviation from

the designated schedule of final examinations must be

approved in advance by the school’s dean. If a final

examination is not given in a particular course, the final

examination time period will be used for summary,

evaluation, or other productive purposes.

THESIS

Specific master’s degree programs may include a thesis

as part of the degree plan. A student selecting the thesis

option must complete six semester hours of graduate

thesis credit. These credits may be counted on a degree

plan upon successful completion of a thesis with a grade of

“S” (i.e. satisfactory). “S” grades are not included in grade

point average calculations.

A student may not enroll in thesis credit hours until

they have completed all degree program prerequisites. The

student may then enroll in two 3-hour sections of thesis

credit. After completing those six hours, they must enroll in

1 hour of thesis credit during all subsequent fall and spring

semesters until the thesis is successfully defended. Summer

sessions will have optional enrollment; however, if a

student intends to work on their thesis during a summer

term, they must be enrolled in a thesis course.

After completing the thesis, a student should apply for

an oral defense with the Chair of the department

responsible for the degree program. Applications are

available through graduate advisors and online. Personnel

will review the application and student’s enrollment

history, and appropriate charges will be applied for all

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spring and fall semesters since first enrolling in thesis hours

(i.e. students must be continuously enrolled in thesis hours

until completion.). Regardless of the number of credit hours

completed, only 6 hours may be applied toward the

student’s Plan of Graduate Study. Additional information

regarding thesis instructions may be obtained from a

student’s graduate advisor or academic department.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS

Specific master’s degree programs require the

successful completion of a comprehensive examination for

completion of a graduate degree. The degree program’s

graduate faculty administer the examinations and

determine the minimum passing grade.

Comprehensive examinations are administered each

semester during the fall, spring, and summer and on dates

and times as determined by the department and approved

by the dean. Those dates, along with the deadlines to

register, are available online and through the program

advisors. Students are solely responsible for determining

the date of their comprehensive examinations and for

applying to take the exam on or before application

deadlines. Applications are available through graduate

advisors.

Students who fail a comprehensive examination may

be able to repeat the exam on a limited basis. Students

should check with their graduate advisor for information

regarding the maximum number of retakes permitted.

Students who fail comprehensive examinations and are

eligible to take it again must re-apply for permission

through their graduate advisors.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION AND DEGREE

CHECK

Each candidate for a graduate degree must file an

Application for Graduation with the Registrar one semester

prior to when they plan to graduate. The

Application for

Graduation is available through AggieAccess.

Upon filing an Application for a Graduate Degree,

candidates will have a degree audit conducted by personnel

in the Registrar’s Office. Applicants will be informed by the

Registrar of any remaining requirements for the degree.

Students may check their degree progress at any time

through Degree Works, available on AggieAccess, My Info

tab, Student Quick Links channel.

Diplomas will be issued for students who have

completed all requirements for graduation at the end of

each semester.

EXIT SURVEY

As part of the outcomes assessment process, students

must complete the exit survey prior to graduation. These

surveys, which are conducted online, serve two purposes:

1) they allow students to identify what they perceive as

strengths and weaknesses associated with their degree

programs, and 2) they allow program administrators to

implement improvements based on the information

provided. Specific information regarding the exit surveys is

available from graduate advisors.

PARTICIPATION IN COMMENCEMENT AND

HOODING CEREMONIES

A graduate student must meet specified requirements

for their master’s degree program before participating in

commencement and hooding ceremonies. Students should

contact their graduate advisor for these requirements.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY

If a student is found to have engaged in any form of

academic dishonesty, action will be taken in accordance

with the Cameron University Sanctions for Academic

Dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes a variety of

behaviors, including-but not limited to-plagiarism;

cheating; a nd / o r copying from another student’s test

paper, laboratory report, or other report. The student will

be informed in writing, or in person, of any action taken by

the instructor in response to academic dishonesty. The

action wi

ll also be documented with the dean and/or chair

of the student’s major department and the student’s

graduate advisor. Please refer to the

Student Handbook for

further information regarding academic offenses and

sanctions for academic dishonesty.

APPEAL OF A FINAL GRADE

Only under certain conditions will a formal grade

appeal be granted to a graduate student who feels a grade

was assigned improperly or unfairly. The sole basis for an

appeal is to determine whether the student’s final grade

was assigned fairly within the grading system adopted by

the faculty member. The subjective or qualitative judgment

of a faculty member cannot be challenged. For example, a

grade received on a paper cannot be appealed. Only factual

and objective element

s of a student record are within the

scope of an appeal.

A student who wishes to contest a grade should first

make an effort to discuss the matter with the faculty

member concerned and make every attempt to resolve

the problem concerning the disputed grade. If, however,

there is no satisfactory resolution, a student may pursue

the issue by consulting the chair of the appropriate

department or the dean if the chair of the department is

directly involved in the grievance. The department chair or

dean will invite the instructor to a conference with the

student regarding the matter. If the faculty member does

not attend the conference, or if it is determined that the

grade should remain as recorded and the student remains

dissatisfied, the student must initiate a formal request for

an appeals hearing prior to the end of the first regular

semester following the semester during which the course

was taken.

It must be stressed that the Graduate Council will make

no effort to establish whether a grading system is

academically sound; rather, it will attempt to establish

whether an instructor’s grading practices and procedures

were followed consistently and accurately when

determining the student’s final grade. All other instances of

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conflict over grades must be resolved at the department or

school level.

INITIATING A FORMAL APPEAL

The student shall submit a completed grade appeal

form to the chair of the Graduate Council, who in turn will

send a copy to the instructor, the department chair, and the

dean. The Graduate Council will hear and consider all

graduate-level grade appeals.

The chair of the Graduate Council will schedule the

date, time, and place of the appeals hearing; written

notification of this information will be sent to the student,

the faculty member, and Graduate Council members. A

hearing will normally be scheduled within one month of the

date on which the chair of the Graduate Council received

the request by the student for a formal hearing if, in the

judgment of the dean, the criteria for a formal appeal have

been met. The chair of the Graduate Council has the

authority to determine if a postponement is justified. If it

is determined that the postponement

is not justified, the

chair can proceed with the hearing even if one or both

parties are not present for the hearing. The hearing shall be

a closed meeting at the request of either the faculty

member or the student involved.

If a student or faculty member of the Graduate Council

is in any way actively involved in the grade appeal, that

member shall be declared ineligible to serve during that

hearing and shall be replaced by an alternate representing

the same constituency.

PROCEDURE GOVERNING THE APPEAL HEARING

If the faculty member is no longer associated with

Cameron University, then the department chair is

authorized to act on their behalf. The faculty member,

however, will be given an opportunity to make a written

response before a hearing is scheduled.

Both the faculty member and the student must be given

the opportunity to be present at any time information

relating to the appeal is being orally presented to the

hearing committee.

Neither the faculty member nor the student may

present information that reveals the grades or academic

status of any other student by name unless the written

permission of that student has been obtained. The student

and the faculty member will be given an opportunity to

state their cases personally and present witnesses and

comments, as well as question the other party or parties

and their witnesses, if any. The Graduate Council shall have

no power to require informatio

n which is not voluntarily

presented to the council except the work of the student in

the class for which the grade is being appealed.

A quorum shall consist of five members of the Graduate

Council plus the chair. Following the presentation of

information by all parties involved, the Graduate Council

may, at its option, excuse all parties to the dispute prior

to beginning its deliberations.

The Graduate Council can recommend either of the

following:

• The grade as given by the faculty member is

appropriate and should not be changed; OR

• The grade is inappropriate and should be changed

to the grade approved by at least two-thirds

majority vote of Graduate Council members

present. All Graduate Council members present are

required to vote. After receiving notice from the

Graduate Council, the chair will request that the

Registrar initiate the appropriate procedure for a

grade change.

The chair of the Graduate Council is responsible for

forwarding the written recommendation of the committee

to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the department

chair, the faculty member, and the student.

The Graduate Council’s written recommendation must

include grounds for its decision and have the approval of

a majority of the members present. All voting members

must sign the recommendation, but a minority may attach

a statement of reservations or a dissenting opinion.

PROCEDURE TO APPEAL FOR EARLY RETURN

AFTER SUSPENSION

The Registrar will notify the student of probation,

suspension, or dismissal. Students who are academically

suspended are not allowed to attend for one regular (Fall or

Spring) semester. The student may appeal to the Graduate

Council to return in an earlier semester.

The Graduate Council serves as an appellate body

for the appeal process. The student who has been placed

on suspension from graduate studies is the only person

who may initiate the appeal process. Within sixty (60)

calendar days of the date of the notice of suspension, the

student shall present a written statement explaining the

reasons for the appeal to the chair of the Graduate Council.

No appeal can be instituted more than sixty (60) calendar

days after the notice of suspension.

The chair shall place the appeal on the agenda of the

next appropriate meeting of the Graduate Council and shall

forward the student’s written statement and other

appropriate documents to the members of the Graduate

Council. The student may attend the meeting of the

Graduate Council at which the appeal is heard and may

present additional written or oral information. Such

presentations shall be subject to limits which may be

determined by a majority vote of the members present at

the Graduate Council meeting. The Graduate Council may

seek other appropriate information. No information

that

reveals the grades or academic status of any other student

by name may be presented.

Following the presentation of information, the

Graduate Council may, at its option, excuse all parties to the

appeal prior to beginning its deliberation.

After completing its deliberations, the Graduate

Council may set, by a majority vote of the members present,

conditions for further study and recommend that the

student be allowed to enroll in additional graduate classes

at Cameron University. The recommendation of the

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Graduate Council shall be forwarded in writing to the

student and Vice President for Academic Affairs by the

chair of the Graduate Council. The chair shall initiate the

appropriate action with the Registrar.

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY

All academic grievances involving graduate courses,

faculty, or students are investigated successively by the

department chair, the dean, Graduate Council, and the Vice

President for Academic Affairs. When a grievance is

successfully resolved at any level, the investigation and

grievance procedure end. In the event that the grievance

cannot be resolved by the Vice President for Academic

Affairs, the student may file the grievance with the

President. The President or their designee shall investigate

the complaint and make such disposition as is warranted.

STUDENT SERVICES

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Office of Financial Assistance provides financial

counseling, administers scholarships, grants, loans, and

student employment. Interested students should reference

the Financial Information section of this catalog. For further

information on application procedures, contact the

Financial Assistance Office, (580) 581-2293, or

financialaid@cameron.edu.

DISABILITY SERVICES

Cameron University recognizes that all students

deserve an equal opportunity to participate in university

life and attain a higher education. The

Office of Student

Development coordinates accommodations for students

with disabilities and develops programs to support

disability awareness. If an accommodation on the basis of a

disability is required, please contact the office prior to the

start of the semester or as soon as possible to complete the

required documentation for accommodations. Please

contact the office immediately (580-581-2209,

student_development@cameron.edu) if you have any

concerns or problems with an accommodation or need

more information.

STUDENT HANDBOOK AND CONDUCT

The Student Handbook is an official publication that

explains university policies and procedures and provides

that information for all aspects of university life. Students

are responsible for knowing its contents. For questions

regarding the Student Handbook, please contact the

Office

of Student Services, North Shepler 324, (580) 581-2244.

Rules and regulations for the conduct of students

attending Cameron University are listed in the Student

Handbook. A primary purpose of these regulations is to help

maintain a safe learning environment for members of the

academic community. Student violations of these rules and

regulations are reviewed by administrative officers having

disciplinary responsibilities. The decisions made by these

officers are subject to an appeal, either administratively or

by proper referral to an appropriate judicial committee.

When a student is suspended or dismissed for disciplinary

reasons, the grades recorded for the student for that

semester shall be determined in the same way as if the

student had withdrawn voluntarily, and any refund of fees

shall be determined by the regular refund policy.

ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS

Student records are filed in a variety of offices. The

administrative officers are responsible for the records

under their control and for the appropriate release of

information contained in these records. Cameron

University forwards educational records on request to

other educational institutions in which a student seeks or

intends to enroll without providing any further notice to the

individual regarding the transfer of records.

Release of Student Information. Student records are

confidential in the sense that the information contained in

these records is given voluntarily by the student for the

private use of the institution for educational purposes only.

The information contained in student records is of two

different types: Directory Information and Personally

Identifiable Information.

Directory Information. This information may be freely

released by university officials without the consent of the

student. Upon written request by the student, this

information will be treated as confidential and released

only with the student’s written consent. Forms for

withholding student “directory information” are available

in the Registrar’s Office. This information consists of:

• Full name

• Mailing address

• Telephone number

• Enrollment status

• Academic classification

• Degrees and awards received

• Dates of attendance

• Date of graduation

• Athletic program information

• Previous institution most recently attended

• Participation in officially recognized organizations

and/or activities

• Other similar information as permitted in the Family

Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (Pub. L.

93-568, Sec. 99.3).

Personally Identifiable Information. All other

information contained in student records and not listed as

directory information falls into the second, or restricted

category. This type of restricted information is found

mainly in

1. the academic record maintained by the Registrar’s

Office and controlled by the Registrar;

2. the student conduct record kept in the Office of

Student Development; and

3. the records of the various other university offices

of Financial Assistance, Student Development,

Public Safety, and Student Housing, supervised by

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their respective directors.

To protect the rights of the student or graduate, it shall

be the policy of the university to release this restricted

information to other persons or agencies, only as provided

by FERPA. However, a student may choose to release

information to a third party by completing a FERPA waiver.

Forms and information are available in the

Office of Student

Services, North Shepler 324, (580) 581-2244.

Emergency situations may develop which could

necessitate release of restricted information without the

approval of the student or proper legal action. In these

emergency situations, where the immediate welfare of the

student or the university may be in jeopardy, the

administrative official in charge of the office maintaining

the requested information will make the decision regarding

release of the information. In cases where the responsible

administrator is not available to make the decision, or, if

they decide not to release the information, an appeal to

secure the information may be made to the university

President.

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ADMINISTRATION

Jennifer Dennis–Dean

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS

Krystal Brue–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Stacie Garrett–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Shaun Calix–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Lance Janda–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Melissa Thacker–Chair

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the School of Graduate and

Professional Studies is to provide a diverse and dynamic

student body the opportunity to acquire a wide range of

knowledge and skills so they can contribute to their

profession and enrich their lives.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The School provides undergraduate coursework in

the fields of Business, Education, Organizational

Leadership, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Sports and

Exercise Science. These primary areas of study encompass

several specialties. In addition to supporting general

education preparation and undergraduate degrees, the

School provides graduate degrees in Business, Education,

and Behavioral Sciences. Several disciplines blend

academics with field based and practical experiences as a

regular part of the educational process.

Excellence in teaching and learning is highly prized

and viewed as the most significant role of the School and

University. Faculty, students, and administration work

interactively with communities by providing economic

research support, cultural opportunities, and educational

outreach experiences.

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS

FACULTY

CHAIR–Krystal Brue, Associate Professor

PROFESSORS–S. Ahmed, A. Sukar, A. Walton

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS–J. Masters, A. Soylu

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS–K. Hardin, S. Mandal, J. Su, G. Treadwell

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR–B. Lonzanida

MISSION STATEMENT

The Cameron University Department of Business

exists to educate and prepare the diverse students it

serves to become skilled professionals who add value to

their organizations, their professions, and their

communities. The Department strives to expand

understanding of the effective and efficient operation of

organizations and their dynamic environments. The

Department creates a student-centered approach to

lifelong learning as well as innovative and experiential

business-based learning opportunities.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Degrees & Majors: M.B.A. in Business Administration

M.S. in Organizational Leadership

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course descriptions for the following course prefixes

offered in the department are located at the end of the

catalog: Accounting (ACCT), Business (BUS),

Economics

(ECON), Finance (FIN), Management (MGMT), Marketing

(MKTG), and Organizational Leadership (ORGL).

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Cameron University Department of Business is a

department of the School of Graduate and Professional

Studies and is accredited by ACBSP, a specialized

accreditation association for business education which

embraces teaching excellence.

The Department of Business offers education and

experiences in a variety of business disciplines at the

Associate, Bachelor and Master level. Programs are

continually updated to ensure students are receiving

cutting edge business knowledge to prepare them for

successful careers in the business and entrepreneurial

arenas.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Accounting Club

The purpose of the accounting club is to encourage

growth and academic excellence, as well as bring a closer

relationship among those who are business and

accounting majors. We sponsor field trips to various

Accounting and Business offices; we closely work with the

Oklahoma Society of CPAs and the Oklahoma Accountancy

Board; we are actively involved in volunteer efforts,

university projects, and various community services.

Cameron University Chapter of the Society for Human

Resource Management (CU SHRM)

CU SHRM provides Cameron University students with

opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into the

effective management of human capital in the field of

Human Resource Management through affiliation with

Great Plains SHRM (the local SHRM professional chapter)

and the SHRM National organization.

Delta Mu Delta

Delta Mu Delta is a national honor society which

recognizes students who have excelled in the field of

business administration. Membership in Delta Mu Delta is

available to juniors, seniors and graduate students only.

Delta Sigma Pi

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to

foster the study of business in universities; to encourage

scholarship, social activity and the association of students

for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to

promote closer affiliation between the commercial world

and students of commerce, and to further a higher

standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic

and commercial welfare of the community.

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Degree Requirements: Business Administration (630)–Master of Business Administration

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Business

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The complexities of the economic, social, and technological environments are increasing the demand for students with advanced

business degrees. The overall objective of the graduate program leading to the M.B.A. degree is to prepare graduates to

serve as effective managers in businesses, non-profit organizations, or government agencies. Current

student learning

outcomes for the M.B.A. program are listed on the Cameron University Transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Admission to the program requires admission to graduate study at CU and meeting one of the following criteria: a) have a

minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, OR b) h

ave a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of

undergraduate coursework, OR c) have a minimum score on the GMAT of 500 or a comparable converted score on the GRE, OR

d) have one of the following: i) a minimum composite score of 3200 using the formula: Score=GMAT + (undergraduate GPA x

1000), OR ii) a minimum composite score of 3200 using the formula: Score=GMAT + (undergraduate GPA x 1000 on the last 60

credit hours of undergraduate coursework attempted), OR iii) a minimum GPA of 3.0 on at least 12 credit hours of graduate

hours completed at another institution or in a different graduate degree program at CU, or in a combination of the two.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 45 HOURS

Business Core Courses-24 hours*

Common Core (18 hours)

ACCT 5243 Accounting for Management

A

BUS 5103 Applied Business Statistics

B

BUS 5983 Applied Business Strategy

FIN 5613 Managerial Finance

C

MGMT 5853 Management Information Systems

MKTG 5513 Contemporary Marketing Problems

D

Core Area I–Economics (3 hours)

ECON 5313 Managerial Economics

E

OR ECON 5933 Issues in Global Economics

E

Core Area II – Human/Organiz Admin (3 hours)

MGMT 5443 Current Issues in Organizational Design

F

OR MGMT 5843 Current Issues in Human Resource Management

F

OR

MGMT 5703 Organizational Behavior

F

*Pre-requisite coursework or proof of equivalency may be required prior to enrollment in certain courses. Other courses not listed here may also

require pre-requisite coursework or proof of equivalency; contact graduate advisor prior to enrollment.

A

Course equivalency: ACCT 2013 and 2023; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Managerial Accounting and Financial Accounting.

B

Course equivalency: STAT 2613; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Business Math and Statistics.

C

Course equivalency: FIN 3603; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Corporate Finance.

D

Course equivalency: MKTG 3413; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Principles of Marketing.

E

Course equivalency: ECON 2013 and 2023; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Fundamentals of Economics.

F

Course equivalency: MGMT 3013; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Principles of Management.

Elective Courses-9 hours

Elective courses for the MBA program may include:

9 hours of courses approved by graduate advisor and Chair OR

3 hours of courses and 6 hours of thesis approved by the graduate advisor and Chair.

Students who choose to write a thesis must complete the following: 1) complete 24 hours of required core courses, 2)

secure approval of graduate advisor, 3) obtain a faculty supervisor in the discipline area of the thesis study, 4) form a

thesis advisory committee in accordance with the Thesis Information Handbook, 5) complete the Thesis Topic Form,

obtaining approval of Dean, prior to data collection, and 6) enroll in BUS 5993-6 Thesis.

For further details regarding the thesis option, contact graduate advisor. Students who plan to work toward a doctorate are strongly

encouraged to select the thesis option.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete core and core area courses.

Complete a minimum of 33 graduate hours listed on the Graduate Plan of Study with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Complete the Application for Graduation.

Complete an exit interview.

Complete an outcomes assessment.

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Degree Requirements: Organizational Leadership (635)–Master of Science

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Business

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The MSOL. is designed to prepare men and women to be leaders in military, governmental, entrepreneurial, and corporate

ventures as well as for further graduate study. Current student learning outcomes for the MSOL program are listed on the

Cameron University Transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

To be admitted to the MSOL program, students must obtain admission to graduate study at Cameron University and meet one

of the following criteria: a) have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, OR b) have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the

last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, OR c) have a minimum score on the GMAT of 450 or a comparable converted

score on the GRE, OR d) have one of the following: i) a minimum composite score of 3200 using the formula: Score=GMAT +

(undergraduate GPA x 1000), OR ii) a minimum composite score of 3200 using the formula: Score=GMAT + (undergraduate

GPA x 1000 on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework attempted), OR iii) a minimum GPA of 3.0 on at least 12

credit hours of graduate hours completed at another institution or in a different graduate degree program at CU, or in a

combination of the two.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 HOURS

Core Courses-18 hours*

MGMT 5703 Organizational Behavior

A

MGMT 5723 Organizational Training and Development

A

BUS 5973 Legal and Ethical Environment

ORGL 5713 Leadership

ORGL 5733 Change Management

ORGL 5743 Data-Driven Decision Making

*Pre-requisite coursework or proof of equivalency may be required prior to enrollment in certain courses. Other courses not listed here may also

require pre-requisite coursework or proof of equivalency; please consult with graduate advisor prior to enrollment.

A

Course equivalency: MGMT 3013; IVY Proof of Equivalency: Principles of Management.

Electives/Concentration-12 hours

Although not required to do so, students may choose an area of specialization within the program by completing 12 hours of

electives within a single discipline (Management or Finance).

All elective/specialization graduate courses must be approved by the graduate advisor and the Chair.

(Note: Not all specializations may be offered during any given two year period.)

Capstone Experience-3 hours

ORGL 5893 Master’s Project/Research Paper

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete core courses.

Complete a minimum of 33 graduate hours listed on the Graduate Plan of Study with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Successfully complete ORGL 5893.

Complete the Application for Graduation.

Complete an exit interview.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

FACULTY

CHAIR–Stacie Garrett, Assistant Professor

PROFESSORS–J. Dennis, R. Hall, C. Keller, R. Vanderslice

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS–H. Rice, E. Richardson, M. Smith

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS–E. Finney-Miller, S. Phillips

INSTRUCTOR–J. Huck

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Education believes that competent,

caring, and committed educators are successful in their

careers.

• Educators who are competent use pedagogical and

content knowledge to support learning for all,

provide instruction based on standards and

student needs, and use assessment and strategies

for active engagement so that all can learn.

• Educators who are caring are responsive to

individual needs and create learning environments

that promote positive social interactions and

motivation.

• Educators who are committed collaborate with

others by using effective communication skills

while being reflective decision makers and lifelong

learners who are willing to change in order to

continuously improve.

We believe that all of these qualities are fostered

through standards-based coursework with coordinated

field experiences.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Degrees & Majors: M.Ed. in Education

• Literacy

• Special Education

• Teaching and Learning

M.Ed. in Reading

M.S. in Educational Leadership

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course descriptions for the following course prefixes

offered in the department are located at the end of the

catalog: Education (EDUC) and Special Education (SPED)

.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Department of Education at Cameron University is

dedicated to producing COMPETENT, CARING, and

COMMITTED educators who can successfully work with

diverse students.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Cameron University Council for Exceptional Children

(CUCEC)

CUCEC is a student chapter of the Council for Exceptional

Children. The dues include two journals. This group meets

monthly and students attend one state meeting a year. In

addition to the meetings there are activities with children

with disabilities. Anyone who is interested is eligible for

membership and encouraged to participate.

Kappa Delta Pi

The mission of Kappa Delta Pi is to sustain an honored

community of diverse educators by promoting excellence

and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service. The

vision of Kappa Delta Pi is to help committed educators be

leaders in improving education for global citizenship.

Individually and collectively, Society members recognize

and honor achievement; strive to a high degree of

professional fellowship, leadership, and growth in the field

of education; and serve their students and educational

community.

Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association (OAEA)

OAEA promotes the development of professional attitudes

among students preparing to enter the teaching profession.

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Degree Requirements: Education (650)–Master of Education

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Education

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The M.Ed. in Education program is designed to serve persons in the field of education. It is designed as a practitioner’s degree

enabling students to develop the competencies of accomplished teaching according to the National Board of Professional

Teaching standards. Students who wish to pursue the M.Ed. degree must have a bachelor's degree in education, hold a teaching

certificate, or have passed the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) and an Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT). Teaching

is in a continuous state of development, and the education of excellent teachers is an ongoing process. Individuals who wish to

achieve full potential as teachers continue to strive for both depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in their discipline.

Current student learning outcomes for the M.Ed. program are listed on the Cameron University Transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Students who wish to pursue the M.Ed. in Education should follow these procedures: 1) apply and be admitted to graduate

studies at Cameron University; 2) provide evidence of holding a teaching license or certificate to the graduate advisor. Those

who are not currently certified teachers should refer to the Alternative Certification section; 3) develop a formal Plan of

Graduate Study with the assistance of the graduate advisor; 4) have two (2) acceptable recommendation forms submitted on

their behalf; and 5) have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 HOURS

Core Courses-15 hours

EDUC 5100 Introductory Seminar for Graduate Programs

EDUC 5273 Advanced Tests and Measurements

EDUC 5103 Introduction to Graduate Research EDUC 5333 Curriculum Development and Practicum

EDUC 5143 Multiculturalism and American Education EDUC 5913 Multimedia in the Classroom

Option-18 hours

Choose one of the following three options:

Teaching and Learning Option (for candidates seeking

Literacy Option* alternative teacher certification)

EDUC 5603 Methods for Teaching Struggling Readers EDUC 5073 Advanced Methods in Teaching

EDUC 5663 Teaching Reading in the Content Area EDUC 5713

Advanced Foundations of Teaching and Classroom

EDUC 5693 Advanced Child/Adolescent Literature

Management

EDUC 5723 Language and Literacy Development

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

EDUC 5743 Practicum in Literacy

EDUC 5746 Internship in Middle/Junior High School AND

EDUC 5773 Phonics/Word Study/Linguistics

EDUC 5756 Internship in Senior High School OR

*Possible prereq: EDUC 5573 Foundations of Literacy

EDUC 5766 Internship in Elementary School (K-12) AND

Special Education Option

EDUC 5776 Internship in Secondary School OR

SPED 5203 Children and Youth: Special Needs

EDUC 5703 Practicum in Teaching and Learning I, EDUC 5753

SPED 5223 Advanced Assessment in Special Education

Practicum in Teaching and Learning II, AND Two 3-hour

SPED 5263 Historical and Modern Foundations of Special Ed

Guided Electives (see graduate advisor)

SPED 5413 Instructional Methods for Students with

Mild/Moderate Disabilities

SPED 5723 Curriculum for Exceptional Individuals

SPED 5623 Practicum: Mild-Moderate Disabilities

Alternative Certification

Cameron University does not grant alternative certification. Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for

teacher certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s

Alternative Placement Program. For more

information concerning eligibility and the process for becoming alternatively certified, please contact the graduate advisor visit

the website for Non-traditional Teacher Certification Programs.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete electronic portfolio (evaluated at midpoint and at program completion).

Complete a minimum of 33 graduate hours listed on the Plan of Graduate Study and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above

throughout

the degree program.

Earn satisfactory scores on all recommendations and dispositional assessments.

Earn passing scores on midpoint portfolio and final program portfolio checks.

Successfully complete the Analysis of Growth paper. Earn no more than two (2) C’s on the Plan of Graduate Study.

Complete the Application for Graduation; complete the online exit survey.

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Degree Requirements: Reading (620)–Master of Education

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Education

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The M.Ed. in Reading is designed for candidates who have an initial teaching license and want to expand their knowledge, skills,

and dispositions in teaching literacy and coaching paraprofessionals and colleagues. To obtain certification as a K-12 reading

specialist in the state of Oklahoma, candidates must meet the requirements of a master’s degree program in reading and must

pass the Reading Specialist Oklahoma Subject Area Test. This state certification exam requires that candidates demonstrate

mastery of International Literacy Association (ILA) Standards for Reading Professionals. The program objectives for the Master

of Education in Reading program focus on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for reading specialists as outlined in the

standards of the ILA. Current student learning outcomes for the M.Ed. program are listed on the

Cameron University

Transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Students who wish to pursue the M.Ed. in Reading should follow these procedures: 1) apply and be admitted to graduate studies

at Cameron University; 2) provide evidence of holding a teaching license or certificate to the graduate advisor; 3) develop a

formal Plan of Graduate Study with the assistance of the graduate advisor; 4) have two (2) acceptable recommendation forms

submitted on their behalf; and 5) have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 HOURS

Required Courses-15 hours*

EDUC 5100 Introductory Seminar for Graduate Programs

EDUC 5103 Introduction to Graduate Research

EDUC 5603 Methods for Teaching Struggling Readers

EDUC 5623 Theoretical Foundations of Reading

EDUC 5633 Organizational and Individual School Reading Programs

EDUC 5643 Advanced Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties

EDUC 5653 Practicum in Reading I

EDUC 5663 Teaching Reading in the Content Area

EDUC 5683 Practicum in Reading II

EDUC 5693 Advanced Child/Adolescent Literature

EDUC 5723 Language and Literacy Development

EDUC 5773 Phonics/Word Study/Linguistics

*Possible Pre/Corequisite: EDUC 5573 Foundations of Literacy

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete electronic portfolio (evaluated at midpoint and at program completion).

Complete a minimum of 33 graduate hours listed on the Plan of Graduate Study and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above

throughout

the degree program.

Earn satisfactory scores on all recommendations and dispositional assessments.

Earn passing scores on midpoint portfolio and final program portfolio checks.

Successfully complete the Analysis of Growth paper.

Earn no more than two (2) C’s on the Plan of Graduate Study.

Complete the Application for Graduation.

Complete the online exit survey.

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Degree Requirements: Educational Leadership (670)–Master of Science

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Education

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The MSEL is a comprehensive program for experienced teachers. It is designed to address many of the issues faced by school

administrators. The goal of the program is to provide a framework of leadership skills that prepare program participants for

the challenges faced by school administrators in the 21st century. To obtain certification as a K-12 principal in the state of

Oklahoma, candidates must meet the requirements of the master’s degree program and must pass the Principal Comprehensive

Assessment Subject Area Test. Current student learning outcomes for the MSEL program are listed on the Cameron University

Transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Students who wish to pursue the MSEL should follow these procedures: 1) apply and be admitted to graduate studies at

Cameron University; 2) provide evidence of one year of teaching experience as a certified teacher; 3) develop a formal Plan of

Graduate Study with the assistance of the graduate advisor; 4) have two (2) acceptable recommendation forms submitted on

their behalf; and 5) have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 HOURS

Required Courses-33 hours

EDUC 5100 Introductory Seminar for Graduate Programs

EDUC 5203 Fundamentals of Public School Administration

EDUC 5213 School Culture

EDUC 5223 Assessment of Personnel and Programs

EDUC 5233 Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction

EDUC 5243 Community and School Relations

EDUC 5253 Legal and Ethical Aspects of School Administration

EDUC 5263 Public School Finance and Accounting

EDUC 5283 Internship in School Administration*

EDUC 5293 Resource Management for School Administration

EDUC 5303 Research and Teaching for Education Leadership

*Must complete six (6) semester hours of internship

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete electronic portfolio (evaluated at midpoint and at program completion).

Complete a minimum of 33 graduate hours listed on the Plan of Graduate Study and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above

throughout

the degree program.

Earn satisfactory scores on all recommendations and dispositional assessments.

Earn passing scores on midpoint porfolio and final program portfolio checks.

Earn no more than two (2) C’s on the Plan of Graduate Study.

Complete the Application for Graduation.

Complete the online exit survey.

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

FACULTY

CHAIR–Shaun Calix, Associate Professor

PROFESSORS–M. Dzindolet, J. Geiger, J. Sailor, J. Seger

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS–S. Stern, W. Stern

INSTRUCTORS–P. James, C. Nunnally

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Department of Psychology at

Cameron University is to prepare the diverse student body

for entry-level and advanced positions in the field of

psychology, family studies, research, and service; to provide

education that is focused on the principles of psychology

and counseling that apply to work, family, and responsible

citizenship; and to prepare students for further education

in the field, licensure, or related careers to support the

cultural life and economic development of the region.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Degrees & Majors: M.A. Mental Health (MAMH)

• Counseling

• Marriage and Family Therapy

M.S. Behavioral Science (MSBS)

• General Psychology

Certificates: Alcohol and Drug Counseling

(Embedded in M.A. in Mental Health)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course descriptions for the following course prefix

offered in the department are located at the end of the

catalog: Psychology (PSY)

.

PROGRAM OPTION DESCRIPTIONS

COUNSELING OPTION

The M.A. in Mental Health Counseling option is

designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue

licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling option curriculum has

been pre-approved by the Oklahoma State Board of

Behavioral Health Licensure to meet the academic

requirements for licensure as an LPC. In addition to the 21-

credit-hour core for all options, M.A in Mental Health

Counseling students will complete an additional 36 credit-

hours.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY OPTION

The M.A. in Mental Health Marriage and Family

Therapy option is designed to meet the needs of students

who wish to pursue licensure as a licensed in Marital and

Family Therapist (LMFT). The M.A. in Mental Health

Marriage and Family option curriculum has been pre-

approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral

Health Licensure to meet the academic requirements for

licensure as an LMFT. In addition to the 24 credit-hour core,

M.A. in Mental Health Marriage and Family Therapy

students will complete an additional 24 credit hours.

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY OPTION

The MSBS: General Psychology option is designed to

meet the needs of students who do not wish to pursue a

career in counseling. Students who want to increase their

understanding of human behavior, who are interested in

experimental psychology, and who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in

experimental psychology should choose this option. In

addition to the 21 credit-hour core, MSBS: General

Psychology students will complete 12 additional credit-

hours.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Psychology is the scientific study of how individuals

think, feel, and behave. Psychology is a diverse field with

both scientific and professional aspects. As a science,

psychology focuses on research. Experimental

psychologists collect, quantify, analyze and interpret data

describing human and animal behavior. As a profession,

psychology focuses on the application of knowledge, skills

and techniques to solve individual and social problems.

The Psychology Department at Cameron University is

dedicated to preparing students for the professional world

and for graduate school. We have high standards, and we

work with our students to reach those standards. Students

have the opportunity to work with faculty members to do

research and possibly publish or present the research.

Research interests of the faculty include general

experimental psychology, social psychology, developmental

psychology, cognitive psychology, counseling psychology,

and psychology of the media.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Psi Chi (Psychology)

Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was

established to promote the field and to recognize students

for their scholastic excellence in the field.

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Degree Requirements: Mental Health (600)–Master of Arts

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Psychology

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The goal of the MAMH program is to develop the knowledge base and competencies for professional practice in mental health

services. Specific target populations are persons preparing for counseling or marriage and family therapy licensure in mental

health professions. Current student learning outcomes for the MSBS program are listed on the

Cameron University

transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Students who wish to pursue the MAMH should follow these procedures: 1) apply and be admitted to graduate studies at

Cameron University and 2) have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 48 60 HOURS

Core Courses-24 hours

PSY 5000 MSBS Introductory Seminar

PSY 5363 Psychopathology

PSY 5003 Ethical Princ of Counseling/Assessment/Research PSY 5383 Social/Cultural Found in Counseling/Psychology

PSY 5013 Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences PSY 5393 Systems Theory

PSY 5033 Basic Counseling Skills PSY 5513 Assessment and Treatment of Children and

PSY 5203 Human Development Adolescents

Option-24 or 36 hours

Counseling Option (36 hours)

Marriage and Family Therapy Option (24 hours)

PSY 5083 Introduction to Counseling PSY 5043 Human Sexuality

PSY 5253 Career Assessment & Counseling PSY 5223 Psychology of Aging

PSY 5313 Addiction in the Family Counseling PSY 5323 Foundations of Marriage and Family

PSY 5373 Alcohol and Drug Addiction PSY 5333 Assessment of Marriage and Family

PSY 5423 Alcohol & Drug Coun Theories and Techniques PSY 5343 Marriage and Family Therapy

PSY 5433 Counseling Theories PSY 5353 Theories of Marriage and Family

PSY 5453 Psychopharmacology and Addiction PSY 5893 Practicum: Marriage and Family Therapy I

PSY 5473 Addiction and Family Theory PSY 5903 Practicum: Marriage and Family Therapy II

PSY 5703 Individual Counseling

PSY 5713 Group Counseling

PSY 5743 Clinical Practicum I

PSY 5753 Clinical Practicum II

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete the required courses for the appropriate option with a cumulative 3.0 or above.

Complete the Graduation Application.

Complete an Exit Interview.

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Embedded Certificate Requirements (15 hours)

Required Courses (15 hours)

PSY 5313 Addiction in the Family Counseling

PSY 5373 Alcohol and Drug Addiction

PSY 5423 Alcohol & Drug Coun Theories and Techniques

PSY 5453 Psychopharmacology and Addiction

PSY 5473 Addiction and Family Theory

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Embedded Certificate Requirements: Alcohol and Drug Counseling (601)

(Embedded in Master of Arts in Mental Health)

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Psychology

Catalog Year: 2022–2024

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Degree Requirements: Behavioral Sciences (610)–Master of Science

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Department of Psychology

Catalog Year: 2022-2024

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The MSBS program is designed to serve that segment of the population employed in or interested in a broad spectrum of

professions in the behavioral sciences. Specific target populations are persons employed or preparing for employment in public

or private organizations involved in human resources activities; and

persons wishing to pursue doctoral studies in the

behavioral sciences or research-related careers or to gain experience in research. The goal of the MSBS program is to develop

the knowledge base and professional competencies of individuals interested in professions in the behavioral sciences. Current

student learning outcomes for the MSBS program are listed on the Cameron University transparency webpage.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Students who wish to pursue the MSBS should follow these procedures: 1) apply and be admitted to graduate studies at

Cameron University and 2) have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 HOURS

Core Courses-21 hours

PSY 5000 MSBS Introductory Seminar

PSY 5003 Ethical Princ of Counseling/Assessment/Research*

PSY 5053 Introduction to Statistics in Behavioral Sciences*

PSY 5013 Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences**

PSY 5203 Human Development

PSY 5243 Advanced Psychology of Personality

PSY 5363 Psychopathology

PSY 5383 Social/Cultural Found in Counseling/Psychology

*Must be successfully completed in first nine hours of graduate work.

**Must be successfully completed in first 18 hours of graduate work.

Option-12 hours

General Psychology Option (12 hours)

PSY 5413 Advanced Human Cognition

PSY 5583 Advanced Social Psychology

Electives (6 hours): To be chosen from any courses for which necessary prerequisites have been completed. Students interested

in pursuing a Ph.D. should consider PSY 5991-6 Thesis.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete the required courses for the appropriate option with a cumulative 3.0 or above.

Successful complete the comprehensive examination as determined by the assessment committee.

Complete the Graduation Application.

Complete an Exit Interview.

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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

ADMINISTRATION

Jennifer Dennis–Acting Dean

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BIOLOGY, AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Michael Husak–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF ART, MUSIC, AND THEATRE ARTS

Kirsten Underwood–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND ENGINEERING

Kyle Moore–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Von Underwood–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Muhammad Javed–Chair

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE

LTC Brian Hayes–Chair

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the School of Arts and Sciences is to offer

quality associate and baccalaureate programs in the fine

arts, humanities, and sciences. The School also plays an

important role in general education. In our programs and

course offerings, the School of Arts and Sciences fosters a

student-centered academic environment, in keeping with

the mission of the university, and is dedicated to guiding

students to the highest possible standard of achievement.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

The School of Arts and Sciences does not offer any

graduate degree programs.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course descriptions for the following course prefixes

offered in departments within the School of Arts and

Sciences are located at the end of the catalog: Art (ART)

,

Communication (COMM), English (ENGL), and Theatre Arts

(THTR). Consult a departmental advisor with any questions

regarding these courses.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Our faculty members believe strongly in creating

student-centered learning environments and engaging

students in exploration and discovery. We engage students

in undergraduate research, internships, and special

programs that extend beyond the traditional classroom.

We take pride in being innovative and creative teachers

and scholars in guiding and mentoring students to the

highest possible standards of academic achievement. We

prepare students for a lifetime of learning and contributing

in professional and cultural life.

Each year we present a broad array of university events

such as theatre productions, art exhibits concerts, public

lectures, readings, film showings and other events to which

we invite the campus community and the public. Faculty in

the school are also advisors for a wide range of student

organizations. We feel strongly that important aspects of a

university education take place outside the classroom. We

urge all students to be full participants in campus life and to

take advantage of the activities and organizations available

on our campus.

The departments in the School of Arts and Sciences

wish you every success and are here to guide and to help as

you pursue your education.

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Graduate Course Descriptions

COURSE SUBJECT KEY

ACCT Accounting, Department of Business

ART Art, Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts

BUS Business, Department of Business

COMM Communication, Department of Communication,

English, and Foreign Languages

ECON

Economics, Department of Business

EDUC

Education, Department of Education

ENGL

English, Department of Communication, English,

and Foreign Languages

FIN

Finance,

Department of Business

HPET

Health and Physical Education

Theory,

Department of

Sports and Exercise Science

MGMT

Management,

Department of Business

MKTG

Marketing, Department of Business

MUSC

Music, Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts

ORGL

Organizational Leadership,

Department of

Business

PSY

Psychology, Department of Psychology

SPED

Special Education, Department of Education

THTR

Theatre Arts, Department of

Art, Music, and

Theatre Arts

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ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

BUSINESS

5033 ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CONCEPTS 3 credit hours An accelerated course in

accounting for business transactions for single

proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Includes

the use of journals, ledgers, work sheets, and financial

statements. An overview of the principles and practices of

information systems and solving problems from a

managerial perspective. This course may not be taken to

satisfy MBA elective requirements. Satisfies the

prerequisites of courses requiring ACCT 2013 and ACCT

2023. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to a

Department of Business graduate program.

5243 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 3 credit hours

The study of accounting as related to decision making by

management. Readings, cases, and problems dealing with

accounting concepts; budgeting and cost control; use of

accounting information in planning operations and policy

formulation. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to

a Department of Business graduate program. Prerequisite

knowledge may be demonstrated through approved

undergraduate coursework in the discipline (ACCT 2013

and 2023) or satisfactory completion of a required skills

examination administered through the equivalent

accounting leveling module.

5993 SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING 3 credit hours Group

projects designed to meet special needs of graduate

accounting students of the MBA program. Courses may be

repeated with different topics. Seminar 3 hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of Business

graduate program and Permission of the Department of

Business Graduate Advisor.

ART (ART)

ART, MUSIC, AND THEATRE ARTS

5913 SEMINAR IN ART 3 credit hours Graduate art course

with an emphasis on one or more of the following areas:

interdisciplinary art, art education, multi-cultural art,

museum studies, art history, or art criticism. The course

subtitle will reflect the emphasis and focus of the seminar.

May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

Seminar 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate

program.

BUSINESS (BUS)

BUSINESS

5013 BUSINESS ADMIN CONCEPTS 3 credit hours This

course is designed as an introductory course for non-

business majors in the MBA or MSOL program at Cameron

University. The focal point of this course is to prepare

students in the fundamentals of management and

marketing techniques. This course may not be taken to

satisfy MBA elective requirements. Satisfies the

prerequisites of courses requiring MGMT 3013 and MKTG

3413. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to a

Department of Business graduate program.

5103 APPLIED BUSINESS STATISTICS 3 credit hours

Includes a discussion of descriptive and inferential

statistical techniques applicable to the business

environment. Draws upon real world cases to demonstrate

how both univariate and multivariate statistical research

procedures can be applied to business problems. Lecture 3

hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of

Business graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge may

be demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (STAT 2613) or satisfactory

completion of a required skills examination administered

through the equivalent statistics leveling module.

5483 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS 3 credit

hours Supervised work experience in a professional setting

directly relating to the student's business discipline. The

internship will allow students to encounter practical

workplace problems within their major field and gain

experience in corporate and other business settings. May be

repeated for a maximum of 6 hours, but repeat must be with

a different business. A minimum of 150 hours of on-the-job

training is required to complete the course. Internship 3

hours. Prerequisites: Admission into a Department of

Business graduate program, minimum GPA of 3.5 in all

graduate courses attempted in the degree, Department

permission and ACCT 5243, ECON 5313, FIN 5613, and

MKTG 5513; or equivalents.

5941-3 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BUSINESS 1-3 credit

hours Independent study of specific problems or special

subjects, based on pre-approved outlines of plans, with

conferences and written reports. No more than three credit

hours of this course may be counted toward the

requirements for the MBA degree. Independent study 1-3

hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of

Business graduate program and Permission of graduate

advisor.

5961-3 SEMINAR IN BUSINESS 1-3 credit hours Group

projects designed to meet special needs of graduate

students in any of the disciplines or tracks of the MBA

program. Courses may be repeated with different topics.

Seminar 1-3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a

Department of Business graduate program and Permission

of graduate advisor and instructor.

5973 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

3 credit hours Designed to explore the historical,

philosophical, and ethical bases of the legal system as it

impacts on business-state and federal governmental

controls by administrative agencies; judicial restraints;

public policy; social, ethical, and political concepts; and

commercial practices. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

5983 APPLIED BUSINESS STRATEGY 3 credit hours A

capstone class employing a combination of analytical and

research tools and methods to formulate strategic decisions

using environmental analysis, resource assessment,

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assumption development, objective and goal

determination, program planning, program

implementation, and performance evaluation.

Communication skills are stressed in an integrative case-

study environment. Capstone 3 hours. Prerequisites:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program;

ACCT 5243; ECON 5213, 5313, or 5933; FIN 5613; and

MKTG 5513; or equivalents.

5991-6 THESIS 1-6 credit hours Supervised research on a

topic related to the student's field of study. Includes the

development of a research proposal, collection of data

and/or information, and preparation and submission of an

acceptable thesis. Independent study 1-6 hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of Business

graduate program and Completion of the MBA core and

Permission of graduate advisor.

COMMUNICATION (COMM)

COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, AND FOREIGN

LANGUAGES

5113 COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

RELATIONSHIPS IN THE WORKPLACE 3 credit hours The

theory and function of interpersonal communication in the

workplace: business, government, hospitals, schools,

industrial firms, and other organizations. This course

focuses on interpersonal activities necessary for effective

communication in the workplace. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program and

permission of the Department of Communications.

5911-3 WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATION 1-3 credit

hours Selected instructional activities in communications.

Course may be repeated with different topics. A maximum

of three semester hours of workshop credit may be applied

toward a master’s degree at Cameron University. Workshop

3 hours.

ECONOMICS (ECON)

BUSINESS

5023 ECONOMIC CONCEPTS 3 credit hours An integrated

survey of both microeconomics and macroeconomics

designed for graduate students who have not taken

economics at the undergraduate level. Topics covered

include supply and demand analysis, elasticity, production

and cost, market structure, price and output determination,

and resource pricing. This course also focuses on measuring

income and price, employment and unemployment, saving

and investment, money supply and money demand,

monetary policy, fiscal policy and open economy

macroeconomics. This course may not be taken to satisfy

MBA elective requirements. Satisfies the prerequisites for

courses requiring ECON 2013 and ECON 2023. Lecture 3

hours. Prerequisite: Admission to a Department of Business

graduate program.

5313 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 3 credit hours This

course is concerned with the use of economic analysis in

business decision-making. Economic theory and

quantitative methods are applied to managerial decisions

involving prices, production, and profit maximization.

Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department

of Business graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge

may be demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (ECON 2013 and 2023) or

satisfactory completion of a required skills examination

administered through the equivalent economic leveling

module.

5933 ISSUES IN GLOBAL ECONOMICS 3 credit hours This

course is an overview of global economic issues. Topics

covered include the basis of international trade; gains from

specialization and exchange; trade restrictions and their

economic consequences; balance of payments and

economic effects of payment imbalance; determination of

exchange rates and exchange rate systems; regional

economic integration; and the role of international

institutions such as the IMF, WTO, and the World Bank.

Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department

of Business graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge

may be demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (ECON 2013 and 2023) or

satisfactory completion of a required skills examination

administered through the equivalent economic leveling

module.

5993 SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS 3 credit hours Seminar

presentation and special studies in topic of current interest

in economics. May be repeated under different topic titles

for up to 9 hours credit. Seminar 3 hours. Prerequisite:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program

and permission of the graduate advisor.

EDUCATION (EDUC)

EDUCATION

5073 ADVANCED METHODS IN TEACHING 3 credit hours

This course is designed to teach best practices and methods

of effective classroom teaching. Lecture 3 hours.

5100 INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR FOR GRADUATE

PROGRAMS 3 credit hours This is a required seminar for all

graduate candidates in Education during the first semester

of their respective programs. It provides an overview of

each program's policies and requirements as well as an

overview of the portfolio assessment. Seminar 0 hours.

5103 INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE RESEARCH 3 credit

hours An introduction to the place of historical,

experimental, descriptive, and survey research in seeking

solutions to problems. The techniques of research,

examination of research results, and the use of research are

explored. Includes a field component in which an action-

research project is conducted. Lecture 3 hours.

5143 MULTICULTURALISM AND AMERICAN

EDUCATION 3 credit hours An inter-disciplinary study of

the effects of race, class, gender, and ethnicity on school

experience in the United States. Includes a field component

in which racial/ethnic diversity is addressed. Lecture 3

hours.

5203 FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL

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ADMINISTRATION 3 credit hours This course is designed

to introduce the student to the basic principles and

practices of modern school administration. Lecture 3 hours.

5213 SCHOOL CULTURE 3 credit hours This course will

cover issues and potential problems that arise when dealing

with geographically, ethnically and economically diverse

populations. The course will emphasize the development of

effective strategies for fostering collegial relationships and

to promote skills in problem-solving. Lecture 3 hours.

5223 ASSESSMENT OF PERSONNEL AND PROGRAMS 3

credit hours This course will emphasize the assessment of

curriculum, instruction, and personnel in the public school

system. Additionally, it will include a study of current best

practices that require an administrator’s support, guidance,

and leadership as personnel work to improve and enhance

delivery of a school’s curriculum. Lecture 3 hours.

5233 SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION 3 credit hours This course will prepare

school and school district leaders to supervise and evaluate

instructional and curricular programs in public schools.

Additionally, this course will examine best practices in

classroom supervision, perspectives for supervision, and

foundations for supervisory leadership. Lecture 3 hours.

5243 COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL RELATIONS 3 credit

hours This course will focus on strategies that promote a

collegial relationship among and effective communication

with various constituents at the school, district, state, and

federal levels. Lecture 3 hours.

5253 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION 3 credit hours This course is designed

to explore the historical, philosophical, and ethical bases of

the legal system and the manner in which it affects school

administrators. Consideration will be given to an

understanding of the legal implications of, and ethical

standards associated with, the operation and

administration of a public school system. Lecture 3 hours.

5263 PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING 3

credit hours This course will cover sources of school finance,

control of expenditures, and general accounting principles

of financial administration. Lecture 3 hours.

5273 ADVANCED TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS 3 credit

hours An examination of the design and construction of

assessment instruments and the use of test results.

Emphasizes aligning assessments with instructional design,

establishing validity and reliability, and using best practices

in educational assessment. Includes a field component in

which assessment results are analyzed to determine the

impact of instruction on student learning. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5103.

5283 INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 3

credit hours A course designed to provide opportunities for

the development of school administrator skills and

competencies needed to provide leadership and direction

to carry out a school system’s purposes, programs, policies,

procedures, regulations and agreements as they relate to

the operation of a school or school district. Internship 3

hours. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent

enrollment in EDUC 5203 AND completion of one of the

following: EDUC 5213, EDUC 5223, EDUC 5233, EDUC 5243,

EDUC 5253, EDUC 5263, or EDUC 5303.

5293 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATORS 3 credit hours The course will examine

strategies and established practices for the effective

management of personnel, facilities, and instructional

resources employed in public schools. Lecture 3 hours.

5303 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 3 credit hours This course is

an examination of research and technology designed

specifically for leaders in education. The techniques and

uses of research are implemented through the use of

technology as a research tool and communications portal.

The policies and administration of technology will be the

primary focus of research conducted in this class. Lecture 3

hours.

5333 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM 3

credit hours A historical examination of the development of

the principles of curriculum organization and the criteria

for the selection and evaluation of instructional materials

for use in schools. Criteria for evaluating curriculum will be

examined. Field experience required. Lecture 3 hours.

5473 ADVANCED STUDIES IN SCIENCE CURRICULUM

FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 credit hours An

overview of contemporary issues of the nature and

structure of science as they relate to the elementary school-

aged child. Organization of science materials will be

explored. Planning and implications of electronic

information systems and other educational alternatives in

science instruction will be examined. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5103 or permission of the graduate

advisor.

5523 LEARNING THEORIES 3 credit hours This course is

designed to critically examine relevant theory and

application of human learning and cognition as they relate

to informed instructional practice. It surveys learning from

theoretical perspectives and connects these theories to

instructional practice. Lecture 3 hours.

5573 FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY 3 credit hours An

introductory course in the principles and practice of

teaching reading in grades K through 6 with emphasis on

children's literature, phonics, comprehension and literacy

approaches. Intended for graduate students with no

undergraduate coursework in the teaching of reading or

children's literature. Lecture 3 hours.

5593 ADVANCED ADOLESCENT LITERATURE 3 credit

hours This course presents a thorough overview of the

trends and issues in adolescent literature including

multicultural literature. It also includes critical and literary

analysis of diverse adolescent literature and development

of instructional strategies for a variety of settings. Lecture 3

hours.

5603 METHODS OF TEACHING STRUGGLING READERS 3

credit hours This course emphasizes current practices as

well as the newest approaches to the teaching of reading.

Techniques are presented for working with all levels of

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readers in both whole class and small group situations. The

course emphasis is on working with classroom teachers

who need to provide instruction for children who struggle

with reading. Candidates with limited background should

take guided elective, EDUC 5573 Foundations of Literacy.

Lecture 3 hours.

5623 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF READING 3

credit hours This course examines the historical,

philosophical, sociological, physiological, and psychological

foundations of reading and literacy coaching. A 15-hour

field experience as a literacy coach is required. Candidates

with limited background should take guided elective, EDUC

5573 Foundations of Literacy. Prerequisite: EDUC 5103.

Lecture 3 hours.

5633 ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUALIZATION OF

SCHOOL READING PROGRAMS 3 credit hours The course

emphasis is on organizing a school reading program from

the perspective of the school reading specialist/literacy

coach, working with classroom teachers as a literacy coach

and an overview of current school programs for the

teaching of reading. The course also addresses research-

based methods and strategies for working with adults

(teachers) as learners. Candidates with limited background

should take guided elective, EDUC 5573 Foundations of

Literacy. Prerequisite: EDUC 5103 or concurrent

enrollment. Lecture 3 hours.

5643 ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS OF READING

DIFFICULTIES 3 credit hours Diagnostic, standardized, and

informal assessment procedures will be studied, evaluated,

and practiced. Instructional strategies for elementary and

secondary students with reading difficulties will be linked

to assessment procedures. A 10-hour field experience is

required. Candidates with limited background should take

guided elective, EDUC 5573 Foundations of Literacy.

Lecture 3 hours.

5653 PRACTICUM IN READING I 3 credit hours Candidates

work with elementary school students in a supervised

setting to assess reading abilities, to plan appropriate

strategies which improve assessed abilities, and to

implement those strategies in a classroom/clinical setting.

The course includes an online discussion board in which

information, insights, strategies, and concerns are

addressed. Prerequisites: EDUC 5603, EDUC 5643, and

EDUC 5693. Practicum I and II may NOT be taken

concurrently. Practicum 3 hours.

5663 TEACHING READING IN THE CONTENT AREA 3

credit hours This course addresses reading skills in content

areas with an emphasis on adaptations for English language

learners and diverse cultures. Lecture 3 hours.

5683 PRACTICUM IN READING II 3 credit hours

Candidates work with middle school or high school

students in a supervised setting to assess reading abilities,

to plan appropriate strategies which improve assessed

abilities, and to implement those strategies in a

classroom/clinical setting. Information, insights, strategies,

and concerns regarding reading will be addressed.

Prerequisites: EDUC 5603, EDUC 5643, and EDUC 5693.

P

racticum I and II may NOT be taken concurrently.

Practicum 3 hours.

5693 ADVANCED CHILD AND ADOLESCENT

LITERATURE 3 credit hours This course provides a

thorough overview of the trends and issues in child and

adolescent literature, including multicultural literature. It

also includes critical and literary analysis of diverse child

and adolescent literature and development of instructional

strategies for a variety of settings. Lecture 3 hours.

5701 CLINICAL/FIELD EXPERIENCES 3 credit hours This

course includes teaching in the elementary, middle school,

or high school classroom for a minimum of 30 hours, along

with 10 hours of seminar focused on reflection from the

field experience. It may be repeated once for an additional

3 hours with a different focus. Field Experience 3 hours.

5703 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING AND LEARNING I 3

credit hours This course includes teaching in an approved

classroom setting for a minimum of 30 hours with a focus

on reflection from the field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC

5073 and EDUC 5713. Practicum 3 hours.

5713 ADVANCED FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 3 credit hours This course

provides a survey of student development and diversity,

classroom management techniques, and working with

parents. The course includes an overview of historical and

modern developments, legal issues, and reform movements

in education. A field component is required. Lecture 3

hours.

5723 LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT 3 credit

hours This course provides a comprehensive overview of

major theories and experimental research that clarify the

linguistic and socio-cultural foundations of child language

and literacy development, birth through age 18. There will

be an emphasis on teaching strategies that address

language, culture, and other forms of diversity that exist in

society and their influences on learning to read and write. A

5-hour field experience with an ELL child is required.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5103 or concurrent enrollment. Lecture

3 hours.

5743 PRACTICUM IN LITERACY 3 credit hours This course

includes teaching literacy in a P-12 classroom for a

minimum of 30 hours. Students are required to receive

individualized supervision of their instruction and reflect

on their experiences to improve their practice.

Prerequisites: EDUC 5603 and EDUC 5773. Practicum 3

hours.

5746 INTERNSHIP IN THE MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH

SCHOOL 6 credit hours Students observe, participate, and

teach in middle or junior high school classrooms under the

supervision and guidance of a public school mentor and

university supervisor. Student must be admitted to the

M.Ed. program and pass the Oklahoma Subject Area Test

(OSAT) in the area in which he/she will complete the

internship. Prerequisites: EDUC 5713 and EDUC 5073.

Internship 6 hours.

5753 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING AND LEARNING II 3

credit hours This course includes teaching in an approved

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classroom setting for a minimum of 30 hours with a focus

on reflection from the field experience. Prerequisite: EDUC

5703. Practicum 3 hours.

5756 INTERNSHIP IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 6 credit

hours Students observe, participate, and teach in senior

high school classrooms under the supervision and guidance

of a public school mentor and university supervisor.

Student must be admitted to the M.Ed. program and pass

the Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) in the area in which

he/she will complete the internship. Prerequisites: EDUC

5713 and EDUC 5073. Internship 6 hours.

5766 INTERNSHIP IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-

12) 6 credit hours Students observe, participate, and teach

in elementary school classrooms under the supervision and

guidance of a public school mentor and university

supervisor. Student must be admitted to the M.Ed. program

and pass the Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) in the area

in which he/she will complete the internship. Prerequisites:

EDUC 5713 and EDUC 5073. Internship 6 hours.

5773 PHONICS, WORD STUDY, AND LINGUISTICS 3 credit

hours This course provides a comprehensive overview of

phonics, word study, and linguistic development as applied

to classroom teaching and learning. Lecture 3 hours.

5776 INTERNSHIP IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (K-12)

6 credit hours Students observe, participate, and teach in

secondary school classrooms under the supervision and

guidance of a public school entor and university supervisor.

Student must be admitted to the M.Ed. program and pass

the Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) in the area in which

he/she will complete the internship. Prerequisites: EDUC

5713 and EDUC 5073. Internship 6 hours.

5781-3 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION 1-3 credit hours

Selected educational activities for use in classrooms. Course

may be repeated with different topics. A maximum of three

semester hours of workshop credit may be applied toward

a master's degree at Cameron University. Workshop 1-3

hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the graduate advisor.

5871-3 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION 1-3 credit

hours An intensive study of a special topic or problem in

education. This subject will be named in the title. May be

repeated once with a different topic. Seminar 1-3 hours.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5103 or permission of the graduate

advisor.

5913 MULTIMEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM 3 credit hours An

exploration and hands-on practice course focused on the

knowledge and skills in the selection and integration of

current technologies to support learning and teaching.

Lecture 3 hours.

ENGLISH (ENGL)

COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, AND FOREIGN

LANGUAGES

5003 ENGLISH USAGE AND COMPOSITION FOR

GRADUATE STUDENTS 3 credit hours An intensive study of

usage, rhetoric, and composition. Required of all candidates

for the M.S. and M.Ed. degrees who do not successfully

complete an English Proficiency Examination available

through the Cameron University Testing Center. Lecture 3

hours.

5123 ENGLISH COMPOSITION TRAINING WORKSHOP 1-

3 credit hours Course provides practical preparation for

students interested in teaching expository writing at the

high school or college level. Topics covered include

philosophies of writing pedagogy, curriculum design,

classroom management, and techniques for responding to

student work. Lecture 3 hours.

5961-3 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGLISH 1-3 credit hours

Independent study/research on a topic of interest to the

student and professor directing the project. May be

repeated with different topics for a total of six hours.

Independent study 1-3 hours.

FINANCE (FIN)

BUSINESS

5053 FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL CONCEPTS 3 credit

hours Financial concepts of business including time value of

money and asset valuation, risk and return, financial

statement analysis, cost of capital, capital structure, capital

budgeting, and working capital management. Statistical

concepts including descriptive statistics, probability,

sampling, correlation and regression. This course may not

be taken to satisfy MBA elective requirements. Satisfies the

prerequisites of courses requiring FIN 3603 and STAT

2613. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to a

Department of Business graduate program.

5613 MANAGERIAL FINANCE 3 credit hours Financial

decision theory and applications, case problems on capital

budgeting, capital structure, leasing, working capital

management, and mergers and acquisitions. Lecture 3

hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of

Business graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge may

be demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (FIN 3603) or satisfactory

completion of a required skills examination administered

through the equivalent finance leveling module.

5863 ADVANCED BOND ANALYSIS 3 credit hours

Advanced participation in the management of the ongoing

BancFirst-Cameron Foundation Investment Portfolio.

Activities center on administering a diversified portfolio of

fixed income assets. Also explores the placement of funds in

alternative assets. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

Prerequisite knowledge may be demonstrated through

approved undergraduate coursework in the discipline

(FIN 3603) or satisfactory completion of a required skills

examination administered through the equivalent finance

leveling module.

5873 ADVANCED STOCK ANALYSIS 3 credit hours

Advanced participation in the management of the ongoing

BancFirst-Cameron Foundation Investment Portfolio. This

course provides an opportunity for students to refine their

skills and pursue intensive study of investment in common

stock and derivative securities. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of Business

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graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge may be

demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (FIN 3603) or satisfactory

completion of a required skills examination administered

through the equivalent finance leveling module.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION THEORY

(HPET)

SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

5013 SEMINAR IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND

RECREATION 3 credit hours An examination of relevant

literature pertaining to the topics specified in the course

subtitle. Course may be repeated with a different topic.

Seminar 3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate

program and permission of the instructor.

5031-3 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL

EDUCATION AND RECREATION 3 credit hours

Independent study in health, physical education and

recreation based upon a pre- arranged outline of plans.

Course requirements include conferences, written reports,

a research paper or project, and related learning

activities. May be repeated with different topics to a total

of six hours. Independent study 1-3 hours. Prerequisites:

Admission to the graduate program and permission of the

instructor.

MANAGEMENT (MGMT)

BUSINESS

5443 CURRENT ISSUES IN ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN 3

credit hours This course identifies, defines and integrates

seven perspectives of organizational theory and design:

classical, systems, life cycle, contingency, power and

politics, interpretive, and population ecology. This type of

information should assist in preparing managers for future

organizational leadership that will require a new mix of

management skills. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

Prerequisite knowledge may be demonstrated through

approved undergraduate coursework in the discipline

(MGMT 3013) or satisfactory completion of a required

skills examination administered through the equivalent

management leveling module.

5703 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3 credit hours This

course shall focus on topics such as the dynamics of

behavior within organizations, concepts of behavior within

organizations, motivation, personality, stress management,

goal-setting and group functioning. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to a Department of Business

graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge may be

demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (MGMT 3013) or satisfactory

completion of a required skills examination administered

through the equivalent management leveling module.

5723 ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING AND

DEVELOPMENT 3 credit hours This course examines topics

related to training and development within organizations.

Course topics include: development of training strategies,

effective communication techniques relative to training,

and evaluation of training. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

Prerequisite knowledge may be demonstrated through

approved undergraduate coursework in the discipline

(MGMT 3013) or satisfactory completion of a required

skills examination administered through the equivalent

management leveling module.

5803 GLOBAL POLICY AND STRATEGY 3 credit hours This

course develops the planning and conceptual skills required

of entrepreneurs and general managers in multinational

firms. Emphasis is given to the integration of the marketing,

finance, research and development, operations, and human

resource management functions to provide a competitive

advantage for a firm operating in a global environment.

Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department

of Business graduate program. Prerequisite knowledge

may be demonstrated through approved undergraduate

coursework in the discipline (MGMT 3013) or satisfactory

completion of a required skills examination administered

through the equivalent management leveling module.

5823 ISSUES IN SMALL BUSINESS 3 credit hours

Interdisciplinary course dealing with all aspects of

operating a small business. The course focuses on

contemporary issues related to the legal aspects of starting

a business, market analysis, accounting, special tax

problems, and organizational structure. Prerequisites:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

Prerequisite knowledge may be demonstrated through

approved undergraduate coursework in the discipline

(MGMT 3013) or satisfactory completion of a required

skills examination administered through the equivalent

management leveling module.

5843 CURRENT ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT 3 credit hours This course identifies current

issues in human resource management, changes that are

taking place in organizations and human resource

management, and the impact of these changes on human

resources and organizations. This type of information

should assist in providing managers with the appropriate

knowledge for organizational leadership and management.

Topics include employment law, recruitment, selection,

training and development, performance appraisal,

compensation and safety and health. Prerequisite:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

5853 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 credit

hours This course provides the graduate student with the

conceptual framework for applying computer technology to

the information needs of a business. The course emphasizes

the manager's need to know how the computer may be used

within an organization for more effective decision making.

Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Admission to a Department

of Business graduate program.

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MARKETING (MKTG)

BUSINESS

5513 CONTEMPORARY MARKETING PROBLEMS 3 credit

hours A study of problems of market management,

including the development of appropriate marketing

strategies; emphasis placed on planning, operations, and

adjustments to changing environments and institutions in

the market place. Use of readings, discussion of cases, and

individual reports. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

Prerequisite knowledge may be demonstrated through

approved undergraduate coursework in the discipline

(MKTG 3413) or satisfactory completion of a required

skills examination administered through the equivalent

marketing leveling module.

MUSIC (MUSC)

ART, MUSIC, AND THEATRE ARTS

5913 SEMINAR IN MUSIC 3 credit hours An intensive

examination of the scholarly literature dealing with the

topic or topics specified in the course subtitle. Seminar 3

hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Program

and permission of the Department of Music or instructor.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (ORGL)

BUSINESS

5001-3 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRADUATE STUDIES 1-3

credit hours An advanced study in a topic of special interest.

This course may be repeated once with a change in topic.

Lecture 1-3 hours. Prerequisite: Approval of the student's

graduate advisor.

5713 LEADERSHIP 3 credit hours This course is an in-

depth study of leadership concepts and theories. Course

topics include: effective leadership behaviors, seminal

leadership theories, emerging leadership theories, cross-

cultural leadership, leadership ethics, and development of

leadership skills. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission

to a Department of Business graduate program and MGMT

5703.

5733 CHANGE MANAGEMENT 3 credit hours This course

examines fundamental concepts related to managing

change. Course topics include: organizational change,

effective change implementation, organizational redesign,

and leading change. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:

Admission to a Department of Business graduate program.

5743 DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING 3 credit hours

This course shall focus on the topics such as data collection

techniques, design of process and outcomes measures with

the organization, evaluation techniques and practices,

interpreting data within the organization, statistical

methods and communicating the results of statistical

analyses. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to a

Department of Business graduate program.

5893 MASTER'S PROJECT/RESEARCH PAPER 3 credit

hours The Master's Project/Research Paper course is an

experiential leadership exercise that involves serving as a

leader within a community/civic organization and writing a

paper detailing the leadership experience. Independent

study 3 hours. Prerequisite: Completion of the MSOL core

and permission of the Graduate Advisor. This course is open

only to students in the MSOL program.

PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)

PSYCHOLOGY

5000 MSBS INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR 0 credit hours The

purpose of this seminar is to provide students with an

introduction to the MSBS program. Students will learn

about the three MSBS tracks, course requirements for each

track, and course requirements for licensure. Information

about practicum and thesis will be presented. MSBS

students are required to complete this course during their

first year of study. Seminar 0 hours.

5003 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN COUNSELING,

ASSESSMENT, AND RESEARCH 3 credit hours This course

will provide students an in-depth analysis of the ethical,

legal, and professional responsibilities of counselors,

marriage and family therapists, addiction therapists,

psychometricians, teachers, and researchers. Students will

be expected to understand the rationale for codes of ethics.

Course discussions will focus upon applying ethical codes,

identifying issues in practice, and the influence of the law.

MSBS students are required to complete this course during

their first nine hours of study. Lecture 3 hours.

5013 RESEARCH METHODS IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 3

credit hours This course will provide students with a

comprehensive examination of the various experimental

and quasi-experimental methods used in the behavioral

sciences. The strengths and limitations of the methods with

respect to reliability, sensitivity, internal validity, and

external validity will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on

application of the information to enhance the critical

consumption of research in the behavioral sciences. MSBS

students are required to take this course during their first

18 hours of study. Lecture 3 hours.

5021-3 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 credit hours

An advanced study in psychology topics of special interest.

May be repeated with a change of topic with a maximum of

six credits earned in the course. Lecture 3 hours.

5033 BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS 3 credit hours This

course will introduce students to the literature on change

and how appropriate interviewing skills and client-

counselor relationship can facilitate change. Students will

learn and practice the basics of motivational interviewing

and basic counseling skills. To promote competence in the

application of marriage and family theory and counseling

theories, counseling skill sets will be developed. Lecture 3

hours.

5043 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 credit hours This course will

provide students with an overview of human sexuality, its

social implications and applications to the practice of

psychotherapy. Lecture 3 hours.

5053 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS IN BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCES 3 credit hours This course will provide students

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with an introduction to statistics applied to the behavioral

sciences. Conceptual issues, computation and applications

of inferential techniques will be discussed. MSBS students

are required to take this course during their first nine hours

of study. Lecture 3 hours.

5063 ADVANCED STATISTICS IN BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCES 3 credit hours This course covers advanced topics

in statistics applied to the Behavioral Sciences. Focus will be

on advanced analysis of variance (ANOVA) techniques,

regression, factor analysis, and the use of a statistical

software package for implementing these techniques on the

computer. Lecture 3 hours.

5073 CRISIS INTERVENTION 3 credit hours Students will

be trained in the application of strategies for crisis

intervention and crisis management. To promote

competence in the application of counseling and marriage

and family theories, crisis intervention skill sets will be

developed. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 5033 Basic

Counseling Skills.

5083 INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING

PROFESSION 3 credit hours This course introduces the

graduate student to the practice of Licensed Professional

Counselors and Licensed Marital and Family Therapists.

The course utilizes instructor(s) from the LPC and LMFT

fields respectively. This course covers the history,

development, and implementation of licensed counselors

into secular and religious based counseling options. Lecture

3 hours.

5113 ADDICTION AND FAMILY THEORY 3 credit hours

Working with individuals and families involving addiction

requires a comprehensive understanding of family systems

theory. Strategies and interventions incorporating

assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and addiction across the

family life cycle with be incorporated in the treatment of

substance abuse and the family. Lecture 3 hours.

5203 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3 credit hours This course

will provide students with a study of human intellectual,

physical, social, and emotional development from

conception to old age. Lecture 3 hours.

5213 GROUP DYNAMICS 3 credit hours This course will

provide students with an in-depth study of the basis for

human relations. Emphasis is on the process of

communications, problem-solving, decision-making,

conflict, and change as they occur in human interactions.

Lecture 3 hours.

5223 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3 credit hours The purpose

of this course is to provide students with an introduction to

the scientific study of adult development. We will examine

the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes that

occur from early through late adulthood. A research-based

approach will be used to examine the special problems of

the elderly as well as possible intervention strategies.

Lecture 3 hours.

5243 ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 3

credit hours This course will provide students with an in-

depth study of the theories, methods, and findings in

psychology of personality. MSBS students are required to

complete this course during the first 18 hours of study.

Lecture 3 hours.

5253 CAREER ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING 3 credit

hours This course provides an introduction and overview of

assessment, including the administration, scoring and

interpretation of psychological tests. In addition, students

will examine theories of career development, principles for

effective education/career planning, and how to offer

information and resources to clients based on assessment

results.Lecture 3 hours.

5313 ADDICTION IN THE FAMILY COUNSELING 3 credit

hours This course focuses on addiction and substance abuse

counseling, including the adaptation of individual, group,

marital and family treatment techniques. Therapeutic

strategies and interventions are incorporated with the

understanding of biology and addiction across the life span

along with the treatment of co-occurring mental disorders.

Lecture 3 hours.

5323 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MARRIAGE AND

FAMILY SYSTEMS 3 credit hours This course will expose

students to the theories of marriage and family. Students

will view marriage and family through a systemic

perspective. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 5393

Systems Theory.

5333 ASSESSMENT OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 3 credit

hours This course is designed to expand the knowledge base

of the students in the area of assessments from a systemic

perspective as it pertains to marriage and family theory. To

promote competence in the application of marriage and

family theory, assessment skill sets will be developed.

Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 5393 Systems Theory

and PSY 5323 Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and

Family Systems.

5343 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY 3 credit hours

This course will provide students with a basic

understanding of the therapeutic process. Students will

gain skills in conducting an initial assessment, planning

treatments, managing cases, establishing a therapeutic

relationship with clients and developing interventions for

change. To promote competence in the application of

marriage and family theory, marriage and family therapy

skill sets will be developed. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites:

PSY 5393 Systems Theory, PSY 5323 Theoretical

Foundations of Marriage and Family Systems, and PSY 5353

Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy.

5353 THEORIES OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

3 credit hours This course will present an overview of the

origins, theoretical foundations, and major therapeutic

orientations in the field of marriage and family therapy. To

promote competence in the application of marriage and

family theory, marriage and family therapy skill sets will be

developed. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 5393

Systems Theory and PSY 5323 Theoretical Foundations of

Marriage and Family Systems.

5363 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3 credit hours This course will

provide students with an in-depth study of the symptoms

and etiology of mental disorders as described in the most

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recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American

Psychiatric Association. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY

5003 Ethical Principles in Counseling, Assessment, and

Research and PSY 5243 Advanced Psychology of

Personality.

5373 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION 3 credit hours

This course examines the historical and emerging theories

of alcoholism and drug addiction and dependencies.

Implications for treatment, ethical practice, legal issues, and

professional concerns are considered. Lecture 3 hours.

5383 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS IN

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours This

course will provide instruction in the study of social groups,

ethnic groups, subcultures, the changing role of women,

sexism, similarities and differences between urban and

rural populations, and differing life patterns. This will

include information concerning ethical considerations for

working with diversity issues/diverse clients, correct

pluralistic trends in society and counseling, and the effects

of demographics, lifestyle and family on attitudes and

behaviors. Lecture 3 hours.

5393 SYSTEMS THEORY 3 credit hours This course is

designed to survey the field of Marriage and Family

theories. Students will examine the theoretical roots and

terminology General Systems Theory, Cybernetics, and

Communication Theory as they contribute to the

development of Systems Theory. This will offer the student

a foundational understanding of the dynamics of family

interaction from a systems perspective. Lecture 3 hours.

5413 ADVANCED HUMAN COGNITION 3 credit hours This

course will provide students with an intensive examination

of selected research areas and major theories in cognitive

psychology. Topics include perception, attention, short- and

long-term memory, language, categorization, problem-

solving, decision-making, and the development of expertise.

Lecture 3 hours.

5423 ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING THEORIES

AND TECHNIQUES 3 credit hours A comprehensive

overview of treatment models, diagnostic and treatment

techniques, current treatment research, successful methods

in the treatment process of addiction and substance abuse

will be extensively examined. Lecture 3 hours.

5433 COUNSELING THEORIES 3 credit hours This course

will provide students with a comprehensive study of

counseling theories and approaches. Lecture 3 hours.

5453 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND ADDICTION 3 credit

hours This course provides an overview of basic

neurophysiology and examines the neurochemistry of the

major classifications of psychotropic medications as they

relate to treating mental disorders. In addition, students

will examine the neurophysiology connected to abuse and

addiction of alcohol, prescription drugs, and illicit

substance abuse, including the connection between the

effects of brain changes and resulting problematic

behaviors. Lecture 3 hours.

5473 ADDICTION AND FAMILY THEORY 3 credit hours

Working with individuals and families involving addiction

requires a comprehensive understanding of family systems

theory. Strategies and interventions incorporating

assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and addiction across the

family life cycle will be incorporated in the treatment of

substance abuse and the family. Lecture 3 hours.

5513 ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN

AND ADOLESCENTS 3 credit hours This course will

introduce students to some of the basic issues that arise

when assessing and treating psychopathology in children

and adolescents. Information pertaining to the treatment of

childhood disorders based upon empirical evidence will be

discussed. Students will also receive an overview of child

and adolescent assessment measures and techniques, with

emphasis on the importance of assessing different domains,

environments, and multiple reporters. Lecture 3 hours.

5523 ASSESSMENT IN INTELLIGENCE 3 credit hours This

course will provide students with training and practice in

the administration and scoring of standardized tests of

intelligence including the Wechsler tests of intelligence.

Other less widely used tests such as the Stanford-Binet, the

TONI, and the Slosson will be covered. Lecture 3 hours.

5583 ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours

This course will provide students with an intensive

examination of major theories, research, and findings in

social psychology. Topics include cognitive dissonance,

persuasion, prejudice and discrimination, interpersonal

attraction, close relationships, altruism, aggression,

obedience, conformity, group performance, and group

decision-making. Lecture 3 hours.

5703 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING 3 credit hours This course

will familiarize students with basic individual counseling

skills and with empirically validated treatments. To

promote competence in the application of counseling

theories, skill sets in individual counseling will be

developed. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 5433

Counseling Theories and PSY 5033 Basic Counseling Skills.

5713 GROUP COUNSELING 3 credit hours This course will

introduce students to the constructs and practices of group

counseling. To promote competence in the application of

counseling theories, skill sets for group counseling will be

developed. Lecture 3 hours.

5743 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I 3 credit hours This course

will provide students with 150 hours of supervised,

practical, counseling experience at a predetermined site

selected by the department which will allow the student to

apply the counseling theories and skills learned in academic

coursework. The practicum course will include weekly

classes with case presentations, video presentations, article

reviews, and other methods to explore the various aspects

of practicum and theoretical orientation development. A

signed contract with the practicum site, the student, and the

university will be executed. Practicum 3 hours.

Prerequisites: Students must earn an "A" or "B" in PSY 5003,

PSY 5363, PSY 5433, PSY 5033, PSY 5703, an assessment

course (either PSY 5513, PSY 5523, or PSY 5333) and secure

departmental permission.

5753 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II 3 credit hours This course

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will provide students with 150 hours of advanced

supervised, practical, counseling experience in the

community which will allow the student to apply the

counseling theories and skills learned in academic

coursework. The practicum course will include weekly

classes with case presentations, video presentations, article

reviews, and other methods to explore the various aspects

of practicum and theoretical orientation development. A

signed contract with the practicum site, the student, and the

university will be executed. The practicum site will be

selected by the student. Prerequisites: PSY 5743 and

departmental permission.

5893 PRACTICUM IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

I 3 credit hours This course will provide students with 150

hours of supervised, practical, marriage and family therapy

experience at a predetermined site selected by the

department which will allow the student to apply the

marriage and family theories and skills learned in academic

coursework. The practicum course will include weekly

classes with case presentations, article reviews, and other

methods to explore the various aspects of practicum and

theoretical orientation development. A signed contract with

the practicum site, the student, and the university will be

executed. Practicum 3 hours. Prerequisites: Students must

earn an "A" or "B" in PSY 5003, PSY 5343, PSY 5363, PSY

5393, PSY 5323, PSY 5353, PSY 5333, and PSY 5033, and

secure departmental permission.

5903 PRACTICUM IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

II 3 credit hours This course will provide students with 150

hours of advanced supervised, practical, marriage and

family therapy experience in the community which will

allow the student to apply the marriage and family theories

and skills learned in academic coursework. The practicum

course will include weekly classes with case presentations,

video presentations, article reviews, and other methods to

explore the various aspects of practicum and theoretical

orientation development. A signed contract with the

practicum site, the student, and the university will be

executed. The practicum site will be selected by the student.

Practicum 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 5893 and

departmental permission.

5991-6 THESIS 1-6 credit hours Supervised research on a

psychology topic. Includes the development of a research

proposal, collection of data and/or information, and

preparation and submission of an acceptable thesis. Thesis

1-6 hours. Prerequisites: A grade of "B" or higher in each of

the three courses PSY 5003, 5013, and 5053. MSBS students

who want to do a thesis must enroll in PSY 5993-6.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)

EDUCATION

5203 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3

credit hours Social, cognitive, emotional, and other

developmental aspects associated with children/youth

identified as exceptional (Mild- Moderate and Severe-

Profound/Multiple Disabilities). The course presents

current practices in the identification, placement,

characteristics, special needs and service delivery

approaches relating to a unique group of children/youth or

adults with disabilities and/or with special education

needs. The course includes directed research in an area of

special interest: etiology of selected disabilities, and the

educational, psychological, and social characteristics of

exceptional children and youth. Requires a 4 hour field

component. Lecture 3 hours.

5223 ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN

SPECIAL EDUCATION 3 credit hours An analysis of

information derived from assessment instruments and

procedures appropriate for measuring the social and

cognitive development of exceptional children and youth.

Provides experiences in determining assessment data

required in the development of individualized educational

programs (IEPs). Attention is also given to the design of

informal assessment procedures. Experience is provided in

the preparation and presentation of assessment data for

use in instructional planning conferences. The course

includes an in-depth examination of research related to the

evaluation and assessment of exceptional children and

youth (ages 0-21). Lecture 3 hours.

5263 HISTORICAL AND MODERN FOUNDATIONS OF

SPECIAL EDUCATION 3 credit hours The course focuses on

the philosophical, historical and legal foundations of special

education. The course relates equal protection, procedural

due process, and substantive due process doctrines to

school practices affecting disabled children and examines

the principles of P.L. 94-142 and similar principles in state

legislation. Study will address the issues that professionals

(educators, physicians, allied health providers, attorneys,

and others) and families of disabled children and youth face

in the context of public values and attitudes. The course

includes directed research utilizing library databases and

internet sources in order to explore a topic that is of interest

to the graduate student and appropriate for this course.

Lecture 3 hours.

5413 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR STUDENTS WITH

MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES 3 credit hours Provides

knowledge and skills in applying information and

identifying learning and behavioral characteristics of

exceptional children and youth. Emphasis is on skills

necessary to implement specialized alternative

instructional strategies. Educational service and

instructional delivery systems for exceptional children

(Mild/Moderate Disabilities) are identified and analyzed.

The course includes an in-depth examination of the

research related to teaching academic subjects, including

functional academics, to students with mild/moderate

disabilities. Best practices for individualized programming

in the least restrictive environment will be identified. Also

requires a 4 hour field component. Lecture 3 hours.

5623 PRACTICUM MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES 3

credit hours Observation and participation in educational

settings which serve children and youth with mild to

moderate disabilities. In addition to the application of

learned competencies, graduate students will review

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current research related to the instruction of students with

mild/moderate disabilities as a basis for comparing

practicum experiences with best practices. Practicum 3

hours. Prerequisite: SPED 5413 or concurrent enrollment.

May be repeated for a total of three semester hours.

5723 CURRICULUM FOR EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS 3

credit hours Basic organization of program, study of

procedures for determining goals of instruction, and

development of individualized education programs.

Techniques of diagnosis and remediation of learning

problems in academic areas, with emphasis on reading,

language arts, and mathematics, for students who are

mildly to moderately disabled. The application of

educational interventions and how to locate, construct,

select, use, and evaluate media and materials, including

computer software. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:

Permission of the graduate advisor.

5803 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3 credit

hours An advanced study of topics of special interest in

special education. May be repeated once with a change of

topic. Seminar 3 hours.

5821-3 WORKSHOP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1-3 credit

hours Selected educational procedures and policies and/or

activities for use in classrooms. Course may be repeated

with different topics. A maximum of three semester hours

of workshop credit may be applied toward a master's

degree at CU. Workshop 3 hours.

THEATRE ARTS (THTR)

ART, MUSIC, AND THEATRE ARTS

5913 SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS 3 credit hours Special

topics of interest to advanced students. Subject is

determined by department, instructor, and students' needs.

Areas: (a) dance, (b) performance/ production, (c)

theory/criticism, and (d) history/literature. May be

repeated in various areas. Seminar 3 hours. Prerequisite:

Admission to the graduate program.

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OFFICERS AND FACULTY

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS

FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

ALLISON D. GARRETT–Chancellor–Edmond

JEFFREY W. HICKMAN–Chair, Fairview

MICHAEL C. TURPEN–Vice Chair, Oklahoma City

STEVEN W. TAYLOR–Secretary, McAlester

DENNIS CASEY–Assistant Secretary, Morrison

JAY HELM–Tulsa

ANN HOLLOWAY–Ardmore

JOSEPH L. PARKER, JR.–Tulsa

JACK SHERRY–Holdenville

COURTNEY WARMINGTON–Edmond

BOARD OF REGENTS FOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA,

CAMERON UNIVERSITY AND ROGERS STATE

UNIVERSITY

FRANK KEATING–Chair, Oklahoma City

NATALIE SHIRLEY–Vice Chair, Oklahoma City

RICK BRAUGHT–Duncan

ANITA HOLLOWAY–Tulsa

RICK NAGEL–Norman

ROBERT ROSS–Oklahoma City

ERIC STEVENSON–Westerville, OH

ADMINISTRATION

JOHN M. MCARTHUR–President

RONNA VANDERSLICE–VP for Academic Affairs

SCOTT SCHNEIDER–VP for Business and Finance

JERRETT PHILLIPS–VP for Enrollment Management and

Student Success and Dean of Students

ALBERT JOHNSON, JR.–VP for University Advancement

GRADUATE FACULTY

AHMED, SYED M. (2001) Business, B.A., M.A., University of

Dhaka; M.A., University of Manitoba; Ph.D., Simon

Fraser University.

ARGYROS, IOANNIS K. (1990) Computing and

Mathematical Sciences, B.S., University of Athens

(Greece); M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia.

BAUSCH, ROBERT S. (1995) Social Sciences, B.A., M.A.,

California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., Purdue

University.

BOSS, STEPHANIE (2012) Sports and Exercise Science, B.S.,

University of Central Oklahoma; M.Ed., Southwestern

Oklahoma State University; Ed.D., Walden University.

BRUE, KRYSTAL (2013) Chair, Business, B.A., B.B.A, M.A.,

Abilene Christian University; Ph.D., Northcentral

University.

CALIX, SHAUN (2013) Chair, Psychology, B.S., University of

Alabama; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi;

Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia.

CARNEY, WILLIAM (2007) Communication, English and

Foreign Languages, B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San

Antonio; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.

DENNIS, JENNIFER (2005) Dean, School of Graduate and

Professional Studies; Acting Dean, School of Arts and

Sciences, B.A., Cameron University; M.Ed.,

Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Ph.D.,

University of Oklahoma.

DZINDOLET, MARY (1993) Psychology, B.A., Skidmore

College; M.A.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D.,

University of Texas.

FINNEY-MILLER, EMILY (2019) Education, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.,

Northeastern State University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State

University.

GARRETT, STACIE (2013) Chair, Department of Education,

B.A., Nevada State College, M.Ed., Cameron University,

Ed.D., Northcentral University.

GEIGER, JOHN (2001) Psychology, B.S., Northeast Missouri

State University; M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois

University.

HALL, RAMONA (2003) Education, B.S., University of

Louisville; M.Ed., Northwestern State University; Ed.D.,

Tennessee State University.

JANDA, LANCE (1999) Chair, Social Sciences, B.A., M.A.,

University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of

Oklahoma.

JOHARI, ABBAS (1999) Computing and Mathematical

Sciences, B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver;

M.Tech., Ph.D., Arizona State University.

KELLER, CHRISTOPHER (2000) Education, Director of

Educator Preparation, B.A., M.A.T., Cameron University;

Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

KINGSLEY, MARGERY A. (1994) Associate Vice President

for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning, A.B.,

Princeton; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los

Angeles.

MANDAL, SONIK (2019) Business, B.Tech., Indian Institute

of Technology; M.B.A., Iowa State University; PhD., Old

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Dominion University.

MASTERS, J. KEN (2006) Business, B.A., Louisiana State

University; M.B.A., McNeese State University; Ph.D.,

University of North Texas.

MCMILLAN, EDNA (1990) Art, Music, and Theatre Arts,

B.F.A., Louisiana Tech University at Rome, Italy; M.F.A.,

Louisiana Tech University.

MONTALVO, EDRIS (2010) Social Sciences, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.,

Texas State University.

MORRIS, JOHN (1988) Communication, English and

Foreign Languages, B.A., University of Wisconsin at Eau

Claire; M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University.

NALLEY, ELIZABETH ANN (1969) Chemistry, Physics, and

Engineering, B.S., Northeastern Oklahoma State

University; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D.,

Texas Woman's University.

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Oklahoma; M.A., George Washington University; Ph.D.,

University of Oklahoma.

RICHARDSON, EILEEN (2014) Education, B.S., M.Ed.,

Northeastern State University; Ph.D., Capella

University.

SAILOR, JOANNI (2009) Psychology, B.A., M.A.,

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Oklahoma State University.

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SOYLU, ALI (2007) Business, B.A., Anadolu University

(Turkey); M.B.A., Drexel University; Ph.D., Temple

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SUKAR, ABDULHAMID (1987) Business, B.S.C., Addis

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TREADWELL, GREGORY (2003) Business, B.Acct.,

Cameron University; M.S.A, Oklahoma City University;

D.B.A., Northcentral University; E.A., C.F.M., C.F.E,

C.M.A., C.P.A.

UNDERWOOD, VON E. (1988) Chair, Department of

Communication, English, and Foreign Languages, B.A.,

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D.,

Boston University.

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M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Tech University.

WALTON, AUBREE (2002) Business, B.Acct., Cameron

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ZHAO, CHAO (1999) Computing and Mathematical

Sciences, B.S., Liaoning Normal University (China); M.S.,

Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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INDEX

Academic Calendar................................................................................2

Academic Dishonesty Policy ..........................................................12

Academic Forgiveness Policy ...........................................................9

Academic Grievance Policy.............................................................14

Academic Probation......................................................................... 7-8

Academic Suspension...................................................................... 8-9

Academic Dismissal ..............................................................................5

Academic Regulations..........................................................................8

Accounting Courses (ACCT)...........................................................30

Accreditation............................................................................................5

Admissions................................................................................................6

Falsification and Ownership of Records..................................8

Financial Assistance .........................................................................7

General Admissions Procedure...................................................6

General Standards .............................................................................6

International........................................................................................7

Military Personnel.............................................................................7

Name or Address Change...............................................................8

Re-Admission ......................................................................................7

Advisement and Plan of Graduate Study .....................................9

Alcohol and Drug Counseling , Embedded Certificate ........ 26

Appeal of a Final Grade ....................................................................12

Appeal, Initiating Formal.................................................................13

Appeal of Probation, Suspension or Dismissal ...................... 13

Appeal Hearing, Procedure Governing......................................13

Application for Graduate Degree and Degree Check........... 12

Art Courses (ART) ..............................................................................30

Arts and Sciences, School of ........................................................... 28

Administration.................................................................................28

Mission Statement..........................................................................28

Behavioral Sciences, M.S..................................................................27

Graduation Requirements .......................................................... 27

Program Admission.......................................................................27

Program Description.....................................................................27

Program Options.............................................................................27

Program Requirements ...............................................................27

Program Student Learning Outcomes ................................... 27

Business Administration, M.B.A. ..................................................18

Graduation Requirements ..........................................................18

Program Admission.......................................................................18

Program Description.....................................................................18

Program Requirements ...............................................................18

Program Student Learning Outcomes...................................18

Business Courses (BUS)............................................................30-31

Business, Department of..................................................................17

Mission Statement..........................................................................17

Programs ............................................................................................17

Certification..............................................................................................6

Reading Specialist .............................................................................6

School Principal..................................................................................6

Changes in Degree Requirements...................................................9

Communication Courses (COMM)...............................................31

Comprehensive Examinations ......................................................11

Correspondence Courses................................................................. 11

Course Descriptions, Subject Key ................................................ 29

Course Load........................................................................................... 10

Course Numbering ................................................................................9

Credits...................................................................................................... 10

Degree Programs ...................................................................................6

Disability Services .............................................................................. 14

Economics Courses (ECON) ........................................................... 31

Education Courses (EDUC)...................................................... 31-34

Education in Education, M.Ed. ...................................................... 21

Alternative Certification.............................................................. 21

Graduation Requirements .......................................................... 21

Program Admission....................................................................... 21

Program Description..................................................................... 21

Program Options ............................................................................ 21

Program Requirements ............................................................... 21

Program Student Learning Outcomes................................... 21

Education in Reading Degree, M.Ed............................................ 22

Graduation Requirements .......................................................... 22

Program Admission....................................................................... 22

Program Description..................................................................... 22

Program Requirements ............................................................... 22

Program Student Learning Outcomes................................... 22

Education, Department of............................................................... 20

Mission Statement.......................................................................... 20

Programs............................................................................................ 20

Educational Leadership, M.S.......................................................... 23

Graduation Requirements .......................................................... 23

Program Admission....................................................................... 23

Program Description..................................................................... 23

Program Student Learning Outcomes................................... 23

Program Requirements ............................................................... 23

English Courses (ENGL)................................................................... 34

Enrollment ................................................................................................9

Equal Opportunity Office....................................................................5

Exit Survey.............................................................................................

12

Extension Courses .............................................................................. 11

Final Examination(s)......................................................................... 11

Finance Courses (FIN)............................................................... 34-35

Financial Assistance, Office of ....................................................... 14

General Information .............................................................................4

Grades of C or Lower......................................................................... 10

Graduate and Professional Studies, School of........................ 16

Administration ................................................................................ 16

Mission ................................................................................................ 16

Graduate Council....................................................................................5

Health and Physical Education Theory Courses (HPET)... 35

Incomplete Courses ........................................................................... 10

Late Enrollment......................................................................................9

Licensures .................................................................................................6

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist...................................6

Licensed Professional Counselor ...............................................6

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Management Courses (MGMT) .....................................................35

Marketing Courses (MKTG)............................................................ 36

Mental Health, M.A. ............................................................................25

Graduate Requirements ..............................................................25

Program Admission.......................................................................25

Program Description.....................................................................25

Program Requirements ...............................................................25

Mission Statement .................................................................................4

Music Courses (MUSC)......................................................................36

Number of Hours Required ............................................................10

Officers and Faculty ...........................................................................41

Organizational Leadership Courses (ORGL)...........................32

Organizational Leadership, M.S....................................................19

Degree Requirements ...................................................................19

Program Admission.......................................................................19

Program Description.....................................................................19

Program Requirements ...............................................................19

Program Student Learning Outcomes ................................... 19

Outcomes Assessment .........................................................................2

Participation in Commencement & Hooding .......................... 12

Program Goals.........................................................................................5

Program Philosophy .............................................................................5

Psychology Courses (PSY)........................................................36-39

Psychology, Department of.............................................................24

Mission Statement..........................................................................24

Program ..............................................................................................24

Program Option Descriptions...................................................24

Repeating Courses.................................................................................9

Retention Standards .............................................................................8

Second Master's Degree...................................................................11

Special Education Courses (SPED).......................................39-40

Student Conduct ..................................................................................14

Student Handbook..............................................................................14

Student Records, Access .................................................................. 14

Student Services ..................................................................................14

Theatre Arts Courses (THTR)........................................................40

Thesis .......................................................................................................11

Time Limit.................................................................................................9

Transfer Credits...................................................................................11

Tuition and Fees.....................................................................................7

Types of Aid..............................................................................................8

Direct Student Loans........................................................................8

Federal Grants.....................................................................................8

Graduate Assistantships.................................................................8

Scholarships

.........................................................................................8

Tuition Waivers..................................................................................8

Work Study...........................................................................................8

University Core Values ........................................................................4

University Functions ............................................................................4

University History .................................................................................4

University Mission Statement ..........................................................4

University, Who We Are......................................................................4

Workshop Credit ................................................................................. 11

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