All students pursuing a graduate degree in the department must meet the general requirements
historic resources, and natural areas. Explore the communication processes between manag- ers and publics that help interpret the special characteristics of natural, cultural, and historic resources. (F)
660 Recreation Facility Design and Management (3 hours)
A study of the types of facilities utilized in recreation settings including the aspects of the planning pro- cess, design, financing, needs assessment, facility management and maintenance. (SS)
665 Leisure and Aging (3 hours)
Explores the role of leisure in adult development with focus on the aging process, leisure needs, and leisure services. Basic concepts associated with leisure, aging, targeting leisure services, research, and public policy are presented based on forecasting leisure demand in the 21st century.
Further examines contemporary issues related to older adults and their leisure behavior, includ- ing constraints, legislation, lifestyle factors, and research related to quality of life. (SS)
680 Graduate Recreation Internship (3 hours)
Supervised off-campus professional field experi- ence in appropriate agencies or other approved set- tings. Available in emphasis areas: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, campus recreation, armed forces recreation, outdoor recreation, and resource management. (F, S, SS)
699 Thesis in Recreation (3 hours)
Serves as the primary measure of the student’s abil- ity to conduct, conceptualize and apply research to their area of recreation specialization. (F,S. SS)
of the University and the specific department requirements. For the most recent changes in programs or requirements, visit our web site at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/. Department require- ments to be completed in the following sequence are:
1. In addition to applying for admission to the University, graduate students must apply for admission into a specific program in the department. Only summer entrants are accepted for the M.S. Ed. Guidance and Counseling program. The department application deadline is March 1. Students accepted into the program are expected to begin courses the following June.
2. Contact with the coordinator should be made prior to enrolling in any graduate courses. The student must present a copy of his or her undergraduate transcripts prior to registering for classes.
3. M.S. Ed. Guidance and Counseling Student Selection Criteria
■ Submission of an undergraduate transcript from an accredited college which indicates:
a. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.50 or above; b. A minimum GPA in the undergraduate declared major of 3.00;
■ Submission of scores from the general Graduate Record Examination
■ A written statement of career plans.
■ A written statement of philosophy of education.
■ A written recommendation attesting to the applicant’s potential as a graduate student and as a school counselor from a certified school counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a school administrator, or a college professor.
■ While a teaching certificate is preferred, an applicant can take additional coursework in lieu of a teaching certificate. A recommended additional core of teaching courses will be determined by the Program Director in concert with Missouri certification requirements.
4. Degree candidacy will be based upon the recommendation of the Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Counseling at Northwest after the student has completed a minimum of 12 hours in the program (required courses) with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
5. Satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination.
6. Satisfactorily complete a research project under the supervision of a member of the psychol- ogy graduate faculty.
7. An incomplete grade (I) must be removed within one year. See page 36 for policies on delayed/incomplete grades.
8. Complete at least 45 graduate hours (M.S.Ed. Guidance and Counseling) in an approved program with at least a 3.00 ("B") overall GPA. Students receiving grades of "C" or lower in more than 6 of the hours required in their approved program (including grades that are superseded) will be removed from candidacy, and grades of "C" or lower in courses (SCGD 68-671, 640, 628, 629, and 630) will not be considered as fulfilling those course require- ments.
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9. All graduate students in the program are required to become actively engaged in research activities as part of their graduate training. These activities should be planned in consultation with the coordinator of advisement.
10. Continuous enrollment every trimester is required. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the program coordinator.
Detailed information on these requirements are in the Program Outline published by the depart- ment and can be obtained from any program faculty member or the department chairperson.
Restricted Enrollment
Enrollment in most courses in the M.S.Ed. program is restricted to students accepted into that program. However, 500-level courses permit enrollment by qualified undergraduate seniors and graduate students. Two other courses in the School Guidance and Counseling program (Psych 08-603 and 623) allow graduate students to enroll when their own graduate program recommends it. Web-based 600-level courses require potential students to meet the academic qualifications for admission into the Guidance and Counseling program and those of the Graduate School; these classes may also require consent of the instructor, relevant program director, and/or department chairperson. Enrollment in any other 600-level core area course is restricted pending approval of the program director and/or department chair. Approval is likely for those who have completed a counseling degree at another institution or for those who need some additional courses to meet licensure/certification requirements.
M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling: 45 hours
The M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling is structured to prepare future school counselors to plan, organize, implement and evaluate a comprehensive, developmental guidance program at the elementary, middle and secondary school level. Emphasizing the premises of the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program (Gysbers, Kostek-Bunch, Magmuson & Starr, 2002), the graduate program in guidance and counseling stresses the importance of student learning in the public school setting and the counselor’s role in the teaching-learning process. The primary goal of the graduate program is to promote the counselor skills necessary to help children and adolescents cope effectively with issues relevant to their educational, personal/social and vocational progress.
Required Courses
Scientific Foundations Core:
SCGD 68-636 Methods in Counseling Research . . . 3
SCGD 68-652 Group Appraisal . . . 3
Assessment Core: SCGD 68-671 Student Appraisal . . . 3
SCGD 68-660 Organization and Administration of Guidance Programs . . . 3
SCGD 68-654 Occupational and Educational Information . . . 3
Counseling Methods Core: SCGD 68-570 Principles and Practices of the K-12 Guidance Program . . . 3
SCGD 68-610 Counseling Theory and Techniques . . . 3
SCGD 68-640 Group Counseling Techniques . . . 3
SCGD 68-628 Supervised Practice in Elem./Sec. School Guidance . . . 3
Field Practicum: SCGD 68-629 Practicum in Elementary School Guidance OR SCGD 68-630 Practicum in Secondary School Guidance . . . 6
Research Component:
SCGD 68-639 Research Project OR
SCGD 68-699 Thesis. . . 3
M.S.Ed. Guidance & Counseling Program Core: Psych 08-603 Advanced Educational Psychology. . . 3
Psych 08-605 Social and Cultural Foundations . . . 3
Psych 08-623 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology . . . 3
Total (Elementary or Secondary) . . . 45
An additional 6-9 hours are required for dual certification. See program coordinator for proper course selection for certification.
Required Sequence—Summer Entry First Year
Summer I: Summer II: First Fall: First Spring:
570, 603 654, 623 652, 610 640, 636
Second Year
Summer I: Summer II: Second Fall: Second Spring:
660, 671 654, 623 628, 623 605, 639
Third Year
629 or 630 for elementary or secondary certification
Additional courses for students entering the program without a B.S. Education degree include: Ed 61-650 Improvement of Teaching (3)
Read/Sp 66-540 Behavior Management Techniques (3) Ed 61-651 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching (3) Read/Sp 66-641 Educating the Exceptional Child (2)
Course Descriptions
Psychology / 08
500 Special Offering (1-3 hours)
Prerequisites: Psych 08-103 and consent of instructor.
513 Psychology of Language Development (3 hours)
A primer course addressing the origins/develop- ment of word order in sentences, normal language development trends in children, how meaning is learned/developed, and how cognition assists in/profits from the growth of meaning. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing (S)
526 Psychology of Leadership (3 hours)
Course is designed for individuals who wish to pur- sue leadership positions, using research supported psychological principles and theory, in community
service, education, business management, and/or the helping professions. Focuses on the application and utilization of basic psychological concepts and principles related to the career area of interest. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. (SS)
533 Behavior Analysis (3 hours)
An in-depth investigation into the theoretical and applied aspects of the facts, concepts and prin- ciples pertaining to classical and operant condition- ing/extinction, consideration of the major learning theories as they apply to behavior and consideration of the clinical/counseling implications gained from behavior analysis. Prerequisites: Psych 08-373 and senior or graduate standing.
603 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 hours)
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learning, motivation and intelligence. The primary emphasis is upon the application of psychological principles and issues to classroom situations in elementary and secondary schools. (SS)
605 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling (3 hours)
The impact of a variety of social forces and realities which impinge upon the person in society. Topics include: the role of men, the role of women, urban and rural lifestyles, environmental factors, divorce, and cross-cultural issues in psychotherapy. (S)
619 Advanced Independent Study (1-3 hours)
An advanced course designed to pursue a given content area. Advisor’s consent is required. (F, S, SS)
623 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 hours)
Surveys the comprehensive theoretical and applied areas of development related to the physical- neurological, intellectual, learning, cognitive, and social-emotional growth patterns of the child from conception through late childhood. (F)
638 Special Topics in Psychology (1-3 hours)
A sub-title will be used for each class in schedule. The sub-title description will vary depending upon the particular topic covered, (i.e. Psych 08-638 Spe- cial Topics: Crisis Intervention 2 hours). See advisor for schedule and sub-title listing. (F, S, SS)