Professor Eugene Anderson, Chair
200 Education Building

Professors Chambless and Cooker
Associate Professors Horine, Letzring, Mullens, O'Quin, and Sullivan
Assistant Professors Bates, Boyd, Buck, Burnham, Finn, Fulton, Han, Papasan, Ponton, Smothers, Thompson, Weeks, Watson, and Webster

The Graduate Program
The Master of Education, the Education Specialist, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered. For the Master of Education, the Educational Specialist, and the doctoral program, admissions are processed continuously. Only complete applications will be considered.

Prerequisite to Full Admission
An interview by a faculty member may be required as a condition for admission as well as the general requirements for admission to graduate study. Master's, education specialist, and doctoral students may be admitted on a provisional basis until the completion of 9 semester hours of course work with EDPY faculty. After completing these 9 hours, a joint decision will be made between the faculty and the student about the student continuing in the program. Each student will be responsible for making provisions to complete this part of the total admission process. Students seeking the doctoral degree must have at least two years of successful experience as a professional employee of an accredited school or college or two years of relevant work experience.

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM

A Master of Education in Educational Psychology is offered with emphasis in professional counseling. Two curriculum tracks are available. The school counseling track is 48 hours and will partially fulfill requirements for the AA certification in Mississippi. The community counseling track is 60 hours and will fulfill course requirements for licensed professional counselor. Required courses for both tracks include Educational Statistics I (EDRS 501); Educational Research I (EDRS 605); Psychometric Principles (EDPY 503); Introduction to the Counseling Profession (EDPY 539); Life Span Development (EDPY 601); Assessment in Counseling I (EDPY 621); Group Procedures (EDPY 643); Psychological Consultation (EDPY 670); Career Counseling (EDPY 680); Counseling Theory I (EDPY 683); Counseling with Children and Adults (EDPY 686); Counseling Skills (EDPY 690); and Practicum in Counseling (EDPY 693). A 600-hour internship (EDPY 695) also is required. For the school counseling track, Advanced Curriculum Theory and Practice (EDCI 601) and Program Organization of Counseling Services (EDPY 685 section 1) also are required. For the community counseling track, also required are Diagnostic Systems in Counseling (EDPY 674) and Program Organization in Counseling Services (EDPY 685 section 2).

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE PROGRAM

The Educational Specialist in Educational Psychology (emphasis in school counseling only) consists of a minimum of 66 hours of specified course work; this consists of the equivalent of a school counseling track M.Ed. (48 hours, as specified above) plus 12 hours of courses (including EDPY 653, 672, and 684), plus 6 hours of a research-based field study. Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements in Mississippi for AAA School Counselor certification.

DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The Doctor of Philosophy in educational psychology is offered with an emphasis in counselor education and professional counseling. A prerequisite for entry to the program is the equivalent of a master's degree in counseling (48-60 hours, as specified above). Required courses include Educational Statistics II (EDRS 701); Educational Research II (EDRS 705); Group Theory and Practice (EDPY 653); Counseling Theory II (EDPY 684); Assessment in Counseling II (EDPY 622); Seminar: Issues and Ethics in Counseling (EDPY 672); either Individual Assessment I (EDPY 623) or Techniques of Assessment I (PSY 610), Supervision of Counseling Services (EDPY 753), and Advanced Practicum (EDPY 793). Also required are a 12-hour minor concentration, a 1,200-hour internship (EDPY 795), written and oral comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation.

Course Descriptions

Adult Education - EDAE

635. LIFELONG LEARNING. The development, nature, philosophy, agencies, methods, programs and problems of lifelong learning in America. (3).

636. THE ADULT LEARNER. An examination of the adult learner and the major problems faced; emphasis on factors which affect learning ability, achievement and motivation to learn through the adult years. (3).

637. METHODOLOGY IN ADULT EDUCATION. Current thinking and practice in the field of adult education methodology. (3).

Educational Psychology - EDPY

503. PSYCHOMETRIC PRINCIPLES. Introduction to the principles and concepts basic to measurement. Test construction, evaluation procedures, interpretation, and ethics related to testing are emphasized. Knowledge of basic statistical principles is required. (3).

523. GROUP STUDY OF PROBLEMS. Area/problems approved by instructor. (For groups interested in improving areas/problems within an agency/system.) (3 or 6). (Z grade).

539. INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION. History and overview of counseling as a profession. An introduction to philosophical foundations, multicultural factors, services, theories and systems, contributors, and ethics. (3).

545. LABORATORY: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Experimental seminar in communication skills and group methods; emphasis on the dynamics of interpersonal relationships with consideration of current theoretical perspectives. (3). (Z grade).

551. INDIVIDUAL STUDY. Development of special projects under supervision. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1-6).

570. MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING. Introduction to cultural diversity issues and exploration of multicultural concepts related to the counseling profession. (3).

573. LEARNING SEMINAR. Systems and principles of learning. Various contributors and their theories. Knowledge of basic learning principles is required. (May be repeated for credit.) (3).

575. PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF AGING. Introduction to gerontology with a foundation in biological, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of aging; emphasis on current research and experience working with older adults. (3).

593. TOPICS IN COUNSELING. Topical format to address areas of interest to professional counselors. May be repeated for credit. (3).

601. LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT. Physical, emotional, and social growth. Emphasis on development across the life span. (3).

603. ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. Survey of applied psychology in education; integration of learning theory and practice. (3).

621. ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING I. Basic assessment principles including achievement, aptitude, and intelligence tests, interest and personality inventories, clinical interviews, case conferences, and observations. (3).

622. ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING II. Continuation of EDPY 621 with more detail and emphasis on personality measures and advanced assessment techniques. (3).

623. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT I. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual measures of intelligence (emphasis on Wechsler Scales), achievement, adaptive behavior, and related areas. Prerequisite: EDPY 621 or equivalent. Permission of instructor. (3).

624. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT II. Continuation of EDPY 623 with emphasis on Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. Prerequisite: EDPY 621 or equivalent and consent of the instructor. (3).

625. PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL PSYCHOMETRY. On site practicum with emphasis on administration, scoring, and interpretation of intellectual assessment instruments. Prerequisite: EDPY 623 and consent of instructor; application must be submitted and approved during the preceding semester. (3-6) (Z Grade)

643. GROUP PROCEDURES. Principles and dynamics of group interaction and process are examined from didactic and experiential perspectives. Application to areas of group counseling in various settings will be considered with reference to research and pertinent issues. (3).

652. ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY. Development of special projects under supervision. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1-6).

653. GROUP THEORY AND PRACTICE. Supervised practicum in leading and co-leading a group; emphasis on therapeutic factors, tasks, and techniques of the leader. Examination of research and major theories as well as ethical concerns. Prerequisite: 643, 693, and consent of instructor. (3).

670. PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION. Principles and systems of consultation for use by the professional counselor. Specific techniques and role issues are presented from theoretical and applied perspectives. (3).

672. SEMINAR: ISSUES AND ETHICS IN COUNSELING. Current ethical and legal guidelines and professional issues relevant to training, research, and practice in counseling. (3).

674. DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS IN COUNSELING. Various facets of diagnosis within assessment process. Structure of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV (DSM IV) and its use in counseling. Prerequisite: EDPY 501, 503. (3).

680. CAREER COUNSELING. Career development theories and application to counseling. Implementation of educational, occupational, social informational, and placement services within counseling. (3).

683. COUNSELING THEORY I. Theories and systems of counseling/therapy. Foundations for an integrative approach to helping relationships based on major theoretical and research perspectives. (3).

684. COUNSELING THEORY II. Specialized approaches to counseling/psychotherapy. Marriage and family and other specific applications. Prerequisite: EDPY 683. (May be repeated for credit). (3).

685. PROGRAM ORGANIZATION OF COUNSELING SERVICES. Organization, administration, and evaluation of comprehensive counseling programs in various settings. Effective service delivery within the guidelines of current professional and ethical standards. (3).

686. COUNSELING WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. Counseling interventions specific to school-age clients. Theories, techniques, and considerations specific to the developmental needs of children and adolescents. (3).

687. SEMINAR IN SPECIAL PROBLEMS. Selected problems. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (3).

690. COUNSELING SKILLS. Preparation for supervised counseling practicum. Students are taught a conceptual model for counseling process. Exercise in self-awareness and skills for the stages of the helping relationship. Prerequisite: EDPY 683. (May be repeated for credit). (3).

693. PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING. Supervised experience in counseling with application of principles, techniques, and strategies acquired in previous course work. Skill acquisition and demonstration on competencies. Prerequisite: core course work, EDPY 690, approval of program faculty; application must be completed and accepted during the preceding semester; for educational psychology majors only. (3-6). (Z grade).

695. INTERNSHIP. Supervised counseling internship at an approved site. Prerequisite: program faculty approval; application must be competed during the preceding semester; for EDPY majors only. (3-6). (Z Grade).

697. THESIS. (1-12).

753. SUPERVISION OF COUNSELING SERVICES. Principles and methods involved in supervising and evaluating counseling processes, psychological services, testing. (May be repeated for credit). (3). (Z grade).

767. FIELD STUDY. Report involving original study of a problem in the candidate's field of specialization. (1-6). (Z grade).

793. ADVANCED PRACTICUM. Supervised counseling with case study and use of advanced approaches. Prerequisite: EDPY 693; application must be submitted and approved during the preceding semester; for EDPY majors only. (3-9). (Z grade).

795. INTERNSHIP. Doctoral-level, full-time supervised counseling internship at an approved site. Prerequisite: completion of comprehensive examination, acceptance of dissertation proposal, and program faculty approval. Application must be submitted and accepted during the preceding semester; for EDPY majors only. (3-6). (Z grade).

797. DISSERTATION. (3-18).

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