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The prospective student should apply to the Graduate College
of the University of Oklahoma on forms which are available
on the above link or by calling (405) 325-3811. This application
is separate from the departmental application available at
this web site. You should note that the University Graduate
College Application takes 4-6 weeks to process after all transcripts
and application forms have been received in the Admissions
office. Applicants are encouraged to call the Admissions Office
of the University at (405) 325-2251 to check the status of
their university application.
In order to receive full consideration in the admissions
process, the following information must be received by the
Applications Officer, Educational Psychology Department, Collings
Hall, Room 321, 820 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK, 73019-2041
by the January 10th deadline:
• Completed departmental application, including your
vita, personal
demographic information, employment history, professional
and
theoretical orientation toward Counseling Psychology, and
a self
assessment as to academic and professional motivation, strengths,
and limitations.
• Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts
(these
need not be official). These should be submitted with the
departmental application and are separate from the official
transcripts sent to the graduate college.
• Graduate Record Examination aptitude scores. Only
scores for
the general aptitude areas (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical)
are
required. Applicants should designate “Education”
as the
departmental recipient of the GRE scores forwarded to the
University
of Oklahoma.
• Three letters of recommendation completed by acquaintances
that
are familiar with the applicant’s qualifications. References
should be
solicited from faculty members and others who have personal
knowledge of one’s academic work and/or professional
experiences.
References from psychologists are preferred.
• An interview, either in person or by phone, will
be required for
applicants who appear to be the best match for the program.
The University of Oklahoma application form and all official
transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions and
Records, Buchanan Hall, 1000 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019.
All other materials should be clearly marked with your name
and Counseling Psychology Program and returned to the Graduate
Programs Officer, Counseling Psychology Program, Educational
Psychology Department, Collings Hall, Room 321, 820 Van Vleet
Oval, Norman, OK 73019-2041.
Incomplete applications will not be considered after the
deadline. Applicants who have on file all required information
and/or materials by the deadline date will be notified within
4-6 weeks of their admission status. Since four to six weeks
are required to process application materials through university
channels, applicants are urged to mail all material by December
1st in order to help ensure that the admissions committee
receives them by January 10th. It is recommended that you
verify that all information for the departmental application
has been received by the Educational Psychology Department
at (405) 325-5974 or by e-mail at gpoedpsych@ou.edu at least
one week before the January 10th deadline.
Counseling Psychology faculty evaluates each application
on specific criteria. GRE scores and grade point averages
(especially the last 60 hours of undergraduate, graduate courses,
and coursework related to psychology and counseling) are rated.
GRE’s tend to average between 1150-1250. In addition,
relevant professional experience, research experience, and
life experiences adding potential for developing into a quality
counseling psychologist are considered. Finally, letters of
recommendation and the applicant’s professional statement
are evaluated. The most promising candidates are interviewed
in person or by phone.
The applicant pool typically consists of approximately 60
- 80 completed applications each year. The number of persons
accepted is typically limited to six to eight to ensure a
favorable student/faculty ratio. The attrition rate for the
program is quite low, approximately 10% for all cases.
With the fall 2005 class, the program has about 46 students,
including approximately 31 females and 15 males. Students
range in age from 23-59. Approximately 39% of the students
are minority group members.
Affirmative Action Statement:
This institution, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, or sex in any of its policies, practices,
or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions,
employment, financial aid, and education services. Accordingly,
minority persons and women are encouraged to apply to the
counseling psychology program.
Please do not hesitate to call the Department of Educational
Psychology at (405)
325-5974 if you have any questions. |
