School of Education
Psychology
The Psychology Department at NWOSU offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with minors in Sports Psychology, Grief and Bereavement, Substance Abuse and General Psychology. The program has in place a comprehensive Student Success Plan that is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to take ownership of their learning and achieve success in the program and in life.
The department also offers a Master of General Psychology and a Master of Counseling Psychology with tracks in Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The program currently is being aligned for CACREP Accreditation in the near future.
In addition to these programs, the Psychology Department offers a Certificate in Grief and Bereavement. The certificate is available for anyone who would like this certification, and it is offered online. Students taking the minor in Grief and Bereavement can receive the certificate concurrently.
Contact:
Dr. Jason D. Ferrell, Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Psychology
jdferrell@nwosu.edu
Phone: (580) 327-8447
Clubs
Student Spotlight
Alicia Green, Enid, OK, Senior
"A degree in Psychology has taught me patience, understanding, and empathy for other people. I love learning about different theories of Psychology and cannot wait til I am able to use those theories in Graduate school and eventually in my career as a counselor. The best part of the Psychology department at Northwestern is the teachers. They really care about their students and their students’ success. They are passionate about psychology and teaching. My time here has been amazing."
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degrees
Psychology
Minors
Psychology
Exercise and Sports Psychology
Grief and Bereavement
Substance Abuse
Master's Degrees
Master of Counseling Psychology
Master of General Psychology
For a detailed look at the course requirements and descriptions for these degrees, please see the Undergraduate Catalog.
Careers for Degree
Should I Major in Psychology?
Major in Psychology to:
- Signal an interest in people and interpersonal skills
- Work in human services
- Continue in a Psychology-related graduate field
- Plan a career requiring people skills
- Develop quantitative and research skills
My Parents Want to Know:
Will I be able to get a job with a bachelor's degree in Psychology?
- Nationally, less than 5 percent of Psychology majors report being unemployed
- It may not be in a field directly related to Psychology
Will I make any money?
- Yes, but not as much as in some other majors such as engineering. Jobs tend to be in public service areas.
How to Check Psychology Out
- Talk to some people who are majoring in Psychology
- Talk to Psychology instructors
- Take some Psychology classes as a part of your general education requirements
- Check out career services early
- Talk to professionals in the field of Psychology
Questions to Ask Yourself
- Do I like to work with people?
- Can I work with people who have problems?
- Is a Psychology major needed to reach my goal?
- How about the money?
- How do I know I will stay interested?
Some Jobs Held by Psychology Majors
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Community and Social Services
Human Resources
Residential Care
Management and Business
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Student Affairs/Services
Probation/Parole/Law Enforcement
Education
Scientific Research
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Source: Morgan, B., & Korschgen, A. (2001) Majoring in Psych? Career options for psychology undergraduates (2nd ed.) Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Course Rotation
Course Rotation
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for students in this department.
All incoming freshmen or transfers are encouraged to fill out the Scholarship Application for Freshmen and Transfers, which should be submitted along with the Application for Admission to the University. The incoming freshman deadline is May 15, while the transfer student deadline is July 15.
Current students have until March 15 for academic scholarships using the Continuing Student Scholarship Application.
For departmental scholarships you will need to fill out a form provided by the department chair by February 15.
Psychology Scholarship Form can be found by clicking here.
Departmental scholarships available in this area and more can be found at https://my.nwfoundation.com/scholarships, including numerous miscellaneous unspecified scholarships.
For more information, please visit Scholarships.
Student Learning Outcomes
Knowledge Base of Psychology
SLO 1: Students will defferentiate major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical finding, and historical trends in psychology.
Research Methods in Psychology
SLO 2: Students will appraise basic research methods in psychology, including formulation of research design, appraisal of data analysis, and provide interpretation.
Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology
SLO 3: Students will examine and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to problem-solving.
Application of Psychology
SLO 4: Students will apply psychological priniciples to personal, social, and organizational issues.
Student Learning Outcomes - MCP
Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
SLO 1: Students will examine basic counseling theories within the counseling profession, and establish a theoretical framework to utilize with diverse client populations.
SLO 2: Students are responsible for displaying ethical professionalism by demonstrating knowledge of ethical codes, legal statutes, professional organizations, and licensing standards.
SLO 3: Students will demonstrate techniques and therapeutic approaches used in counseling to assess human behavior, pathology, and addiction.
Social and Cultural Diversity
SLO 4: Students will evaluate and demonstrate knowledge and self-awareness of diverse populations and cultural context.
SLO 5: Students will examine theories and models of multicultural counseling, cultural identity development, social justice, and advocacy.
Human Growth and Development
SLO 6: Students will demonstrate knowledge of theories of human growth and development by evaluating biological, developmental, and environmental factors that impact the life-span.
Assessment and Testing
SLO 7: Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of standardized methods of client assessment/evaluation used in counseling by administering, interpreting, and analyzing various tests.
Research and Program Evaluation
SLO 8: Students will analyze, interpret, and implement empirical research as it impacts the counseling field.
SLO 9: Students will design research studies
Student Learning Outcomes - MGP
Social and Cultural Diversity
SLO 4: Students will evaluate and demonstrate knowledge and self-awareness of diverse populations and cultural context.
SLO 5: Students will examine theories and models of multicultural counseling, cultural identity development, social justice, and advocacy.
Human Growth and Development
SLO 6: Students will demonstrate knowledge of theories of human growth and development by evaluating biological, developmental, and environmental factors that impact the life-span.
Assessment and Testing
SLO 7: Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of standardized methods of client assessment/evaluation used in psychology by evaluating, interpreting, and analyzing various tests.
Research and Program Evaluation
SLO 8: Students will analyze, interpret, and implement empirical research as it impacts the psychology field.
SLO 9: Students will author a final thesis or capstone project.
Grief and Bereavement Certificate
GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT CERTIFICATE
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
30 hours
Completely Online
PSYC 3163 Motivation and Emotion
PSYC 3253 Foundations of Grief and Bereavement
PSYC 3533 Grief in Children and Teens
PSYC 3553 Diversity Issues in Death, Grief and Bereavement
PSYC 4052 Current and Critical Topics in Death and Loss
PSYC 4173 Positive Psychology
PSYC 4263 Palliative and Hospice Care
PSYC 3412 Child Guidance
PSYC 3512 Adolescent Guidance
PSYC 4123 Psychotherapy
For more information contact: Dr. Jason D. Ferrell
jdferrell@nwosu.edu
580-327-8447