Prospective students are encouraged to seek additional information by contacting the program coordinator in their area of interest. This additional coursework is available to those who wish to meet LPC requirements. Graduates of the program will have completed the coursework and experiences necessary to state certification as a school counselor in Oklahoma. The master's degree options in educational psychology and instructional psychology are designed for people wishing to expand their understanding of the psychological aspects of teaching and learning in instructional settings. The master's in educational psychology is a flexible program which requires learning, human development and instructional design, combined with work in measurement and research methodology.
Elective courses selected with adviser approval complete the program.
The master's in instructional psychology has a program core with a sharper focus on the cognitive and motivational foundations of instruction and the elements of instructional design together with work in measurement, statistics and research methodology. Both programs are appropriate for educators wishing to strengthen their professional expertise and those interested in establishing a foundation for advanced graduate study leading to the doctorate in instructional psychology. The master's degree options in instructional design and educational technology are designed to prepare students for positions as instructional designers, instructional developers or media managers in a variety of settings such as schools, higher education, government agencies, industry or the military services. This option is characterized by the intensive study of psychological foundations and the elements of instructional design. Study of particular media for delivery of instruction is also part of the program.