Overview

The Counseling Psychology programme at the University of Central Oklahoma provides students with the essential academic and practical foundations required to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). This curriculum is specifically designed to meet the rigorous standards for licensure within the state of Oklahoma while fostering a deep understanding of psychological principles. Students benefit from a supportive faculty environment that emphasises the application of research to real-world clinical settings.

Why Counseling Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma?

This programme is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), ensuring high educational standards and professional relevance. The University of Central Oklahoma offers a unique focus on advocacy, positioning its graduates as leaders who can tackle pressing community issues. Students also gain access to professional networks through organisations such as the Oklahoma Counseling Association and the American Counseling Association.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 417 per credit
National fee: USD 417 per credit
Local fee: USD 340 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Experimental Design
Individual Counseling
Cognitive Assessment
Legal & Ethical Aspects of Counseling
Social Research
Developmental Research
Therapeutic Intervention
Case Formulation

Careers with Counseling Psychology

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in mental health services, including private practice, community mental health centres, and psychiatric hospitals. Many alumni find employment in youth and family service agencies, marriage and family counselling centres, or university counselling departments. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue doctoral-level training at prestigious institutions.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personality & Pathology Assessment

Psychopharmacology

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must also meet the preferred minimum GRE score of 290 combined verbal and quantitative and a 3.5 in writing.

A preferred minimum 3.00 GPA overall

UCO Graduate Admission Application form.

Non-refundable application fee of $60.

Official (not student) copies of transcripts.

Letters of recommendation and other documents (if required by the program).

Appropriate visa and evidence of English Language Proficiency (for international students only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12510 USD / year

≈ 12510 USD / year
Out-of-State

12510 USD / year

≈ 12510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident tuition fee per credit hour: $330.3 | Nonresident general tuition per credit hour: $417.00

Living costs

Edmond

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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