Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Central Methodist University – College of Graduate & Extended Studies prepares students for careers as school counselors, academic counselors, marriage and family counselors, substance abuse counselors, and mental health counselors. The program focuses on rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Program courses include: counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Central Methodist University – College of Graduate & Extended Studies (CMU - CGES)

2727 W. Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK

Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies is a nonprofit private institution located in Fayette, MO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information on admissions can be found at centralmethodist.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $6,400, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to view more about CMU can check out their website at http://www.centralmethodist.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Methodist University – College of Graduate & Extended Studies offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Counseling Psychologists

Description

Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counseling psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $63270

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).