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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The 1-year, 33 hour fast-track master's degree in Applied Behavioral Studies (ABS) is designed for pre-counseling and related professionals who are involved in the field of learning, development and group processes in human behavior settings such as mental health facilities, government, business & industry, and organizational contexts. For those interested in becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), see PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING--which involves this 33-credit hour program, plus three more traditional courses (and field experience).
Examples of those who would be interested in this degree would include mental health workers, consultants, teachers, supervisors concerned with adult learning processes (human resources), training & development, human services, human development, student personnel, and professionals who develop training seminars.
The program is fast-track in that most of the courses are offered in a once-per-week, 8-week session. Each course requires a one weekend seminar. This allows full-time students beginning in the fall to finish in one year and part-time students beginning in the fall to finish in two years. Some summer course work is required. The full-time student will take two courses at a time, and the part-time student takes one course at a time.
CURRICULUM*
ABS 6813 Personality & Human Development
ABS 5703 Behavior Pathology
ABS 5713 Counseling Theories
ABS 5314 Assessment I
ABS 6903 Research Methods
ABS 6743 Group Process
ABS 5813 Career Development
ABS 6513 Socio-cultural Foundations
ABS 5313 Sexual Issues in Counseling
ABS 6975 Professional Orientation/Ethics
For information on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), see PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
[* subject to change; 2-year, part-time option available]
PROBATION & CONDUCT
If a student's grade point average (GPA) falls below a 3.0, he/she will be placed on academic probation with one semester to raise the GPA to 3.0 or higher. Students entering on probation must raise their ABS grade point average to at least a 3.0 within the next 9 semester hours taken. A student placed on probation twice may disqualify him/her from continuation. Only one course grade in the C range is acceptable. Under no circumstances is a grade below the C range acceptable.
Students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, ethical behavior, and a non-combative, non-abrasive attitude on campus with faculty and students as well as off-campus with supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS & ADMISSIONS (see Graduate Admissions for other requirements)
An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education (or its substantial foreign equivalent)
Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Ability to speak and write proficiently in the English language
2 recommendation letters (preferably from faculty)--sent to Graduate Admissions
Submission of transcripts from all institutions, reflecting all course work taken
For international students, a minimum TOEFL of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer based), or 79 (Internet based), or the equivalent on another appropriate examination, such as the IELTS.
APPLY
Email Dr. Bryan Farha (Director)
about Dr. Farha
Telephone: (405) 208-5387 (Dr. Farha)
Toll-free: (800) 633-7242 (Admissions)
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