This program permits a broad major in the social sciences and a concentration in psychology for those whose educational needs and aims are not met by any of the other psychology programs. The general requirements for this degree are found under Area Degrees, page 139, in the Interdisciplinary Majors section of this catalog. The specific requirements for majors in social science with a concentration in psychology must be planned with departmental advisors in psychology, and should reflect the needs of the individual student. There are two programs leading to a master's degree in social science with psychology as the primary subject area. These degrees are intended to prepare students for responsible positions in human services counseling, Oregon Professional Counseling licensure, advancement in their current employment, and advanced graduate studies.
Students develop a program of study in consultation with a major advisor from the department.
This degree is not recognized as professional training in counseling in the United States. Coursework includes preparation for taking the Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor examination. Students must be directly accepted into Program II through the Psychology Department and accepted for admission to graduate studies by the SOU Admissions Office. The student develops a program of study in consultation with the Psychology Department graduate studies coordinator and a major advisor from the department. In addition to satisfying graduate studies social science requirements, Program II students are required to complete a total of 72 credits with a minimum of 600 clock hours of supervised clinical experience, including at least 240 hours of client contact hours through practicum placement.