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School of Human Sciences and Humanities
The School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH) is dedicated to the study of people. The school fosters the liberal arts and encourages practical preparation for occupations. Instead of many separate departments, there are two interrelated clusters: Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) and Human Sciences (HS). Within these plans, students may develop either a broadly interdisciplinary plan of study or one that is more narrowly focused, resembling traditional departmental majors. With the help of faculty advisors, students develop the plans most appropriate to their interests and goals. Records for degree-seeking graduate and undergraduate students are processed by the Office of Admissions and forwarded to the dean's office for faculty assignment and completion of the degree plan. Undergraduate students should refer to the undergraduate requirements listed in this catalog. Beginning with the Fall 2007 semester, there are two ways applicants can beaccepted into a graduate degree plan in the School of Human Sciences and Humanities:
In order to have adequate time to review applicants' material, the Application for Admission, transcripts for all prior college course work and GRE scores (if necessary) must be received by the Office of Admissions according to the following deadlines:
Students wishing to apply to one of the Professional Psychology Plans should refer to that section of the Catalogfor information aboutthe Professional Psychologyadmission process, requirements, and deadlines.
English Proficiency Requirement All degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Human Sciences and Humanities are required to demonstrate proficiency in written English. This requirement is fulfilled by passing the course in Advanced Writing (WRIT 3037) with a grade of "C" or better (grades of "C-" or below are not acceptable). In exceptional cases, the recommendation of three full-time faculty members who teach WRIT 3037 will exempt students from this requirement. Students are urged to fulfill the English proficiency requirement during the first semester of study. Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies The Baccalaureate program in Women's Studies provides a multidisciplinary education, offering courses that span both the humanities and social sciences. No prerequisites are required. The objective of this program is to expose students to a broad range of issues relating to the study of women and gender, and to teach students to reflect critically and analytically on these topics. A parallel focus of this program is to relate women's issues to analyses of ethnicity, race, class and sexual orientation, among other social factors, both within the U.S. and globally. The degree includes an optional sub-plan in Latina/Latino Studies. General Education Requirements All nine hours must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Grades of "C-" and below are not acceptable.
HSH Overview Requirement (choose one course): 3 hours
Women's Studies Foundation Courses (12 hours required):
Women's Studies Core Courses (12 hours): Choose four courses from the following:
Diversity Requirement (6 hours): Global - choose one course from:
U. S. Requirement-choose one course from:
Students interested in Women's Studies Research are encouraged to take WMST 4839 Independent Study in Women's Studies as a general elective. +These courses will count toward an optional sub-plan in Latina/Latino Studies. Certificate in Women's Studies Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary curriculum administered by the School of Human Sciences and Humanities. Women's Studies courses offer challenging new perspectives by exploring the special contributions of women and the impact of gender in a variety of academic disciplines. Women's Studies is a support area in plans such as literature, history, humanities, anthropology, sociology and psychology. Courses fulfill plan requirements in several of these areas. Students also maycomplete a certificate in this area. Inquiries should be addressed to the convener of Women's Studies. Certificate Requirements Undergraduate: Nine hours of Women's Studies courses in any combination. One of the following courses is highly recommended: WMST 4038/PSYC 4038/SOCI 4038/HUMN 4038 Introduction to Women's Studies WMST 4732/PSYC 4732/ HUMN 4732 Seminar in Women's Studies Graduate: Nine hours of Women's Studies courses in any combination. Highly recommended: WMST 5732/PSYC 5732 / HUMN 5732 Seminar in Women's Studies MA in Humanities-Women's Studies Sub-Plan requirements: Within Sub-Plan I, Texts, students select nine hours of graduate Women's Studies courses. Highly recommended: HUMN 5732 Seminar in Women's Studies Other Women's Studies courses are identified in the course roster. Plans in Human Sciences are designed to help students explore a number of significant issues: to understand one's self in relation to others; to distinguish what is genuinely personal from what is societal; to help in the difficult processes of value formation and critical thinking; to come to a more subtle appreciation of collective ideals and notions of the good life, the nature of happiness and how to secure it; to cope intelligently with the complexities and problems of modern society; and to give serious and sustained attention to our collective future, examining means of coping with the unexpected and attempting predictions on which to base rational plans for future development and growth. Plans in Human Sciences have strong theoretical and applied orientations. As these plans seek better understanding of self and society, they are equally intended to prepare students for a variety of professional careers, such as work in human service agencies, scientific research and college teaching. For specific information regarding careers in any of the human sciences, students should consult the advising coordinator. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (UNDERGRADUATE) The undergraduate plan in Behavioral Sciences leads to the bachelor of science (BS) degree. This plan allows students to combine courses in anthropology, psychology and sociology according to their interests and goals. Students may choose degree sub-plans in anthropology, psychology or sociology or choose the Behavioral Sciences-General degree. The philosophy behind this interdisciplinary approach is recognition that human behavior is too complex to be fully covered by one academic discipline. Students are assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the plan; the faculty advisor works with the students to select appropriate courses. Introductory courses in psychology, sociology and anthropology as well as additional courses in these areas are strongly recommended. The best preparation for study in behavioral sciences at UHCL is a broad exposure to the human sciences and liberal arts. All Behavioral Sciences degrees require a total of at least 123 semester hours of applicable college credits (126 hours for psychology majors). A maximum of three hours of lower-level "activities" courses may be counted toward the semester hours needed for graduation. No more than 18 semester hours of previously earned lower-level credit may have been taken by correspondence and/or through extension courses. These degrees require at least 54 semester hours of upper-level work (57 for psychology majors). A minimum of 48 hours of upper-level work must be completed with grades of "C" or better. Grades of "C-" or below are not acceptable. At least 30 hours of the degree plan, including 12 hours of courses in the behavioral sciences, must be taken in residence at UHCL. See General Program Requirements section of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (UNDERGRADUATE) The following nine hours must be completed with grades of "C" or better. Grades of "C-" or below are not acceptable. Three semester hours in WRIT 3037 Advanced Writing Six semester hours selected from Basic Texts in the Western Tradition I and II and Basic Texts III: Non-Western Tradition: HUMN 3031, HUMN 3033 and HUMN 3035 or Three semester hours in Basic Texts HUMN 3031, HUMN 3033 or HUMN 3035 and one of the following courses:
Behavioral Sciences Requirements Six semester hours in statistics and research methodology are required. This requirement is ordinarily met by taking the two-semester sequence PSYC 4631/PSYC 4632 Research Design and Statistical Measurement I and II or SOCI 4631/SOCI 4632 Research Design and Statistical Measurement I and II or equivalent. These courses should be taken in the first year. Students can earn a bachelor of science degree in Behavioral Sciences-General without a specified sub-plan or in one of the following three sub-plan areas:
All students pursuing the bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences must complete at least 24 hours of upper-level course work in behavioral sciences. Following are the course clusters required for each of the sub-plan areas. With the approval of the advisor, equivalent courses completed at another college or university may be substituted for required UHCL courses. Nine hours (one course in psychology, one course in sociology and one course in anthropology) selected from the following behavioral sciences overview and corecourses.
Six hours of courses to fulfill the diversity requirement. At least three hours must be in either Anthropology or Sociology.
Six hours selected from the following courses in psychology:
Six hours selected from the following courses in anthropology:
Six hours selected from the following courses in sociology:
PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP SUB-PLAN This sub-plan is designed for students looking for career preparation as leaders in public service organizations. Public service leaders can be teachers, trainers or they may be officials in municipal departments such as fire fighting or policing.The purpose of the sub-plan is to provide individuals with knowledge and skills in such areas as managerial principles, leadership, conflict resolution and organizational communication. In addition to the research and statistics and minorities requirements described above, students in the Behavioral Sciences-Public Service Leadership Sub-Plan must take the following courses: Nine hours (one course each in psychology, sociology and anthropology) selected from the behavioral sciences overview and core courses as listed under the Behavioral Sciences-General Requirement. The following 21 hours are required for this sub-plan:
Behavioral Sciences - Anthropology Six hours of overview and core courses in anthropology:
Six hours of overview and core courses in psychology and sociology (one course from psychology and one course from sociology) selected from the following:
A minimum of six hours from the following subject courses in anthropology:
A minimum of six hours from the following area courses in anthropology:
Six hours of courses to fulfill the diversity requirement. At least three hours must be in either Anthropology or Sociology.
Behavioral Sciences - Psychology A lower-level Introduction to Psychology course is a prerequisite for the major. Psychology Overview Course:
Anthropology Overview Course (choose one of the following)
Sociology Overview Course (choose one of the following)
Diversity requirement (6 hours selected from the following; at least 3 hours must be SOCI or ANTH)
18 hours from the courses listed below with at least two courses from Group A and two courses from Group B. Group A
Group B
Equivalent lower-level courses completed at another institution may partially satisfy this requirement, thereby permitting a student to take an equivalent number of psychology electives. PSYC 3135 (Psychological Thinking), PSYC 4631 and 4632 (Research Design and Statistical Measurement I and II) should be completed during the first year. PSYC 4730 (Behavioral Statistics) and PSYC 4731 (Social Science Research Techniques) may be taken in place of PSYC 4631 and PSYC 4632. No more than nine hours of a combination of Independent Study, Behavioral Neuroscience Research or Behavioral Pharmacology Research courses can be counted toward this degree. Students must take an assessment test given by the Psychology faculty during their last long semester (fall or spring) for Psychological Plan Assessment. Behavioral Sciences - Sociology Six hours from the following overview courses in sociology:
Six hours selected from the following courses in anthropology and psychology (must take at least one course in each discipline):
Six hours on diversity from the following list of courses. At least three hours must be in Sociology.
A minimum of 12 hours selected from the following core courses.
Sociology students are also encouraged to structure their plans of study to reflect concentrations within the discipline. The following concentrations have been developed by the Sociology faculty to help students think about careers or future graduate education. Urban Studies Concentration (select three):
Legal Studies Concentration (select three):
Work and Occupations Concentration (select three):
Diversity Concentration (select three):
Criminology Concentration (select three):
Women's Studies Concentration (select three):
*Pending Coordinating Board approval BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (GRADUATE) The graduate plan in Behavioral Sciences leads to the master of arts (MA) degree. The plan is a vehicle for advanced study of human behavior. Although course work is taken primarily in psychology, sociology and anthropology, students are encouraged to take additional course work in other appropriate areas. Applicants should have strong undergraduate preparation in the behavioral sciences; those with fewer than 12 upper-level hours are required to take additional undergraduate course work at UHCL. Inquiries should be addressed to the advising coordinator. The following areas of study are available to graduate students in Behavioral Sciences:
These plans are not designed to prepare students to deliver clinical services, but, depending on the plan, to deliver human services, teach in community colleges or for preparation for further graduate study. The Candidate Plan of Study (CPS) must include the following requirements:
Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences-General Prerequisites: Twelve upper-level hours in the behavioral sciences with a grade of "C" or above. Grades of "C-" or below are not acceptable. General Requirements:
1Completion of PSYC 5134 Interviewing and Assessment is a prerequisite for an internship in a human services setting, unless an equivalent course has been taken previously. 2PSYC 5135 Professional Issues and Ethics is a prerequisite for all internships. Area of Specialization Students select 15 hours from the behavioral sciences or other relevant disciplines with the approval of the academic advisor and the advising coordinator. In addition, students must develop with their advisors a written focus statement that will guide their elective course work. This focus statement will be attached to the degree plan. As part of the 15 remaining hours at least 9 hours selected from:
An additional three hours of Women's Studies courses selected from graduate level HIST /LITR/ HUMN/ PHIL/ ARTS. An additional 3-6 hours of electives, dependent on plan of study. Please note that an Internship requires PSYC 5134 Interview/Assessment and PSYC 5135 Professional Issues as prerequisites. Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Sub-Plan The I/O Sub-Plan is designed for students who seek training in such areas as training and development and human resources. Internships are available only in the fall and spring semesters in this sub-plan and may not be available outside of regular work hours. Course requirements:
Approved elective 3 hours Master's Options Students select one of the options listed below:
Course Work Option: Students selecting a course work option will take all 30 hours of course work listed under the course requirements for the I/O Sub-Plan plus PSYC 6735 Seminar in I/O Psychology plus nine hours of approved electives. Master of Arts In Behavioral Sciences-Psychology This degree requires 36 hours with a thesis or project as the master's option or 42 hours with the internship as the master's option. Any undergraduate prerequisite hours not completed before enrollment are additional. Prerequisites:
Foundation Requirements: 18 hours PSYC 6036/PSYC 6037Research Design and Statistics I and II6 hours Students must take at least four of the following five core Psychology classes: PSYC5031 Human Growth and Development 3 hours PSYC 5235 Learning Principles 3 hours PSYC 5532 Advanced Social Psychology 3 hours
(If an equivalent undergraduate course was taken, substitute PSYC 5432 Psychoactive Drugs) Master's Options Students select one of the options listed below:
*Pending Coordinating Board approval 1These three options require considerable advance planning. Students may have to meet additional criteria before being permitted to begin one of these options. Students wanting one of these options must make arrangements with a faculty advisor at least one semester in advance. The university reserves the right to deny admittance to or remove a specific student from a specific internship. Master's projects, theses and internships require continuous registration during each fall and spring semester until completion, for a minimum of six hours. If students do not maintain continuous registration in the master's project, thesis or internship, previously accumulated master's option credits will not count toward the master's degree. 2Completion of PSYC 5135 Professional Issues in Human Services is a prerequisite for all PSYC internships. 3Completion of PSYC 5134 Interviewing and Assessment is a prerequisite for an internship in a human services setting, unless an equivalent course has been taken previously. If PSYC 5134 is not needed, the student must take an extra elective to complete the 42 required hours. Area of Specialization Twelve additional hours (18 additional hours for students doing the internship option) are selected from psychology and/or other relevant disciplines with the approval of the academic advisor and the advising coordinator. These hours are designed to provide a specific disciplinary focus within psychology. These courses may focus on biopsychology, life-span development, human performance or some other area of choice. Grades Only grades of "B-" or better will count toward the Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences- Psychology. Grades of "C+" or below are not acceptable. Limitations No more than six hours of a combination of video or WEB courses can be counted toward this degree. No more than nine hours of a combination of Independent Study, Behavioral Neuroscience Research or Behavioral Pharmacology Research courses can be counted toward this degree. Applied Behavior Analysis Sub-Plan1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science aimed at improving socially significant behavior through the application of learning principles. There is a rapidly growing demand for people with master's level board certification in ABA. Students completing the requirements of the General Psychology Plan and the ABA Sub-Plan at UHCL will be eligible to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam. Course content covers the basic principles of learning and the application of these principles with particular emphasis on interventions for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Practicum and research experiences occur in home, school and clinic settings. ABA Sub-Plan Requirements (PSYC 5235 is a prerequisite for all courses listed below).
This course is taken for two semesters (3 credits per semester). Master's Internship/Practicum Requirement.
This course requires completion of a research project and 20 hours per week of field experience in home, school or clinic settings for two semesters (3 credits per semester). 1Admission to the Sub-Plan requires a formal application. For more information, contact the Director of the ABA Sub-Plan, Box 245. 2Completion of PSYC 5135 Professional Issues in Human Services is a prerequisite for this course. Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (Graduate)1 The Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate is designed for individuals who have already earned a master's degree in Psychology or a related discipline and who would like to complete the course work and practicum required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam. The certificate will be granted by the School of Human Sciences and Humanities upon completion of the following courses: PSYC 5235 Learning Principles - 3 hours PSYC 6031 Behavioral Assessment - 3 hours PSYC 6238 Applied Behavior Analysis - 3 hours PSYC 6239 Field Work in Applied Behavior Analysis - 6 hours This course is taken for two semesters (3 credits per semester) PSYC 6330 Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis - 6 hours This course requires completion of a research project and 20 hours per week of field experience in home, school or clinic settings for two semesters (3 credits per semester) 1Admission to the Certificate option requires formal application. For more information, contact the Director of the ABA Sub-Plan, Box 245. Master of Arts In Behavioral Sciences-Sociology 1. Thesis Option (total hours = 30)
1The thesis is a 35-40 page paper that could potentially be publishable in a Sociology scholarly journal (it must be in American Sociological Association format, use real data, contain a literature review and test at least one hypothesis derived from a Sociological theory). This option requires a thesis committee, a proposal, a completed thesis approved by the student's thesis committee and the successful defense with a thesis committee consisting of at least two sociologists. 2. Project Option (total hours = 36)
Core Classes: Students must take at least nine hours of core Sociology classes (listed below)
2Seminar in Sociology will result in a 35-40 page paper that is based on project-related data (it must be in American Sociological Association format, use real data, contain a literature review and may test at least one hypothesis that is derived from a Sociological theory). The Seminar in Sociology will be required of all students selecting the master's project option. 3. Internship Option (total hours = 36)
Core Classes: Students must take at least 9 hours of core sociology classes (listed below)
3The Seminar in Sociology will result in a 35-40 page paper that is based on internship-related data (it must be in American Sociological Association format, use real data and contain a literature review). The Seminar in Sociology will be required of all students selecting the master's internship option. Students must take a minimum of nine hours selected from the following:
The graduate programs in Professional Psychology lead to the master of arts (MA) degree. These plans provide a background in psychology as an academic discipline along with specific course work and specialized training in one of three areas: (1) Clinical Psychology, (2) Family Therapy or (3) School Psychology. While completing a Professional Psychology Plan does not automatically qualify graduates for any specific license or clinical credential, many of our graduates have been successfully licensed in Texas as a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or by a number of other professional boards or associations. For further information about certification and licensure, contact the Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Professional Psychology or the advising coordinator. Admission into a Professional Psychology Plan will be offered only to the most qualified applicants. The ordinary minimum standard for admission is an overall 3.250 grade point average, the prerequisite psychology preparation for each program as listed in the plan description below and evidence of clinical aptitude. The percentage of applicants accepted into the professional plans generally ranges between 25% and 75% depending on the program. The application process is restricted to only one plan. There is an application fee for the plan application payable to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as described below, which is in addition to the application fee for university admission. All application materials must be submitted in a single envelope, including recommendations and transcripts, submitted as described below. Applicants submit GRE scores to the university following the standard reporting procedure as well as entering them onto the plan application form. Applicants are advised that they must complete a university Application for Admission and submit it and all required fees and documents to the university Admissions Office before beginning the plan, in addition to the plan application described here. Application for admission to a Professional Psychology Plan:
School of Human Sciences and Humanities University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay AreaBlvd. Houston, Texas 77058-1098 *Name of Plan: Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy or School Psychology
Any evidence of tampering with recommendations or transcripts could result in disqualifying applicants from admission. Applicants should note that admission to graduate status at the university is not equivalent to admission to one of the Professional Psychology Plans. In some cases, applicants may be contacted by the advising office; any such communication refers only to acceptance into graduate status in the university based on the application for university admission described above. This should not be confused with acceptance into one of the Professional Psychology Plans. Applicants are not admitted into a Professional Psychology Plan until they receive formal notice from the Professional Psychology Plan director that they have been accepted into the plan. Applicants should direct any questions regarding the status of their application to the Coordinator, Graduate Plans in Professional Psychology. If students are not accepted into a Professional Psychology Plan, they may apply for admission to a non-clinical master's plan. Information regarding these plans is available in the advising office, School of Human Sciences and Humanities. However, applicants to a non-clinical master's plan should be aware of the information in the section below entitled "Restricted Courses."
Applicants should note the following courses that are restricted to students formally admitted to one of the Professional Psychology plans. Restricted courses may not be taken by graduate students in the General Psychology plan or transitional students not yet admitted into a Professional Psychology Plan.
Continuation in a clinical plan requires satisfactory academic performance and the acquisition of appropriate clinical and professional skills and personal attributes. Students admitted to the plans will be evaluated annually for academic progress and appropriate professional behavior and development. An unsatisfactory evaluation may lead to probation or, in extreme cases, termination from the plan. The policies and procedures for each plan contain further information regarding these matters and may be obtained from the convener for each plan. Only courses in which a grade of "B-" or better is earned may be applied toward any Professional Psychology Plan requirement. Grades of "C+" or below are not acceptable. Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences - Clinical Psychology The Clinical Psychology Plan prepares students to work in the mental health field and includes theoretical training and practical experience in psychological assessment and psychotherapy with emphasis on adults and couples. The plan is a member of the Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology (CAMPP) and adheres to the academic and training standards of CAMPP. Graduates of the plan regularly meet the requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor and/or Psychological Associate. Prerequisites (15 hours) Fifteen hours of undergraduate psychology course work in Introductory Psychology, Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology and three additional hours of upper-level psychology. A number of courses below have prerequisite requirements and are restricted to students admitted into a Professional Psychology Plan. See the Course Roster at the end of the catalog for information about prerequisite requirements and the section above on restricted courses. Required Plan Core Courses (21 hours)
Sociocultural Elective (select one course, 3 hours)
Assessment Requirements (two courses, 6 hours)
Therapy Requirements (four courses, 12 hours)
Therapy Electives (select two courses, 6 hours)
Other courses may be substituted with consent of advisor. Free Elective (3 hours) Supervised Clinical Experience (9 hours) PSYC 6038 Clinical Practicum PSYC 6666 Clinical Internship (2 semesters) Total Hours = 60 Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences - Family Therapy The Family Therapy Plan provides theoretical and applied training in family systems theory and family therapy and is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. The Family Therapy curriculum is outlined below. Applicants must submit all materials as listed in the Professional Psychology Plan section. All applications are initially reviewed by the Family Therapy faculty. Selected applicants are invited for group interviews during which they are evaluated on their performance in response to questions by the Family Therapy faculty. Approximately 20 successful applicants are selected into the plan each year. Prerequisites (18 hours) Eighteen hours of undergraduate Behavioral Sciences course work, including Introductory Psychology, Theories of Personality, Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Design and Statistics. No undergraduate courses may be counted toward degree requirements in Family Therapy. A number of courses below have prerequisite requirements and/or are restricted to students admitted into a Professional Psychology Plan. See the Course Roster at the end of the catalog for information about prerequisite requirements and the section above on restricted courses. Required Courses (46 hours)
1This course is taken for four semesters (one credit hour per semester). Elective (select one course)
Other courses with consent of advisor Internship (9 hours) PSYC 6636 Clinical Internship Three semesters with a minimum of 1000 hours, including 500 hours of direct client contact and supervision by an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy approved supervisor. Total Hours 58 NOTE: Students are also expected to join the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and to attend two national or state professional meetings (AAMFT or the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) while they are in the program. Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences - School Psychology The School Psychology Plan is based on a collaborative data-based, problem-solving model of training. The focus of the specialty is on the psycho-educational needs of children. The emphasis of the plan is on training students who will work as specialists in School Psychology within public schools. The plan is broadly designed and may also be appropriate for students who may be working with children in other settings (e.g., public agencies). The plan strives to produce school psychological specialists who have high standards of ethical, professional conduct; engage in empirically based and collaborative decision making as part of a multidisciplinary team; have a high level of competency in assessment, intervention and consultation; and have sensitivity to and respect for the uniqueness, dignity, culture and worth of each individual. The School Psychology Plan at UHCL is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The plan requires a minimum of 66 hours of course work, 54 of which are exclusive of internship. TSBEP: Students seeking credentialing by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) can develop a modified plan in consultation with their advisor and the Director of the School Psychology Plan. These students must formally apply to the plan and be accepted as outlined for all students. The plan will be designed according to requirements set forth by TSBEP and the UHCL NASP-Approved Plan. At a minimum, such students will take the School Psychology Professional Seminar, Practicum, Consultation and Internship courses. NCSP: Students seeking credentialing as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) can develop a modified plan in consultation with the Director of the School Psychology Plan. These students must formally apply to the plan and be accepted as outlined for all students. The plan will be designed according to requirements set forth by the NCSP board. Such individuals will have to complete the substantial equivalent of the UHCL plan and NCSP requirements. 1It must be emphasized that TSBEP and NCSP credentials are granted by boards and not by any academic plan. Upon completion of the re-specialization plan of study, students must apply to the appropriate Board. The School Psychology Selection Committee accepts only a limited number of students into the plan based on review and evaluation of the criteria required for application. These criteria include: complete application (application form, vita, essay and three letters of reference); official transcripts of all previous course work; GPA of 3.250 or above; GRE of 900 or above preferred; 12 hours of undergraduate Behavioral Sciences course work which must include Introductory Psychology, Child Psychology, Theories of Personality and Abnormal Psychology. These prerequisites may be waived for students who possess graduate degrees and, in some cases, a similar course may substitute for a prerequisite. Admission to the plan as described above is not synonymous with acceptance to candidacy. Students will be evaluated for Candidacy by the primary School Psychology faculty upon completion of Practicum. Candidacy evaluation includes a feedback interview if appropriate. The School Psychology Plan recognizes the internship as the culminating experience in specialty training. The internship consists of a minimum of 1200 hours, 600 of which must be done in a school setting. The internship occurs during the final year of training and is designed to be accomplished on a full-time basis over a period of one academic year. Interns receive a stipend during this final year of training. Students are required to take a graduate comprehensive examination upon successful completion of plan requirements (minimum GPA of 3.000; grades of "B-" or better in all course work; grades of "C+" or below are not acceptable toward the degree). The comprehensive examination has been designated to be the National Certification Examination in School Psychology. This is a nationally standardized examination designed to assess the entry-level knowledge and skills that might be expected of a master's degree-level school psychologist. This exam must be taken after students are accepted to candidacy. It is recommended to be taken during the first semester of internship placement. For graduation, students must obtain a score not less than ½ standard deviation below the NCSP criterion (pass) score. In addition to the national examination, each student must also submit a portfolio documenting competencies in each of the NASP domains of practice. The portfolio is submitted a few months prior to graduation. Additional information regarding this requirement is provided in the Student Handbook. The course work is designed to provide preparation in each of the NASP Domains of Practice. Any course substitutions or use of transfer credits must be approved by the School Psychology Plan faculty. Recommended Course Sequence: YEAR 1 Summer
Semester 1 (Fall)
Semester 2 (Spring)
YEAR 2 Summer
Semester 3 (Fall)
Semester 4 (Spring)
YEAR 3 Summer PSYC 6132 Seminar in Professional School Psychology PSYC 6332 Intervention IV: Program Design/Evaluation for Special Populations Semester 5 (Fall)
Semester 6 (Spring)
The undergraduate plan in Criminology leads to the bachelor of science (BS) degree. The academic goal of the plan is to provide students with an understanding of crime: why it occurs, how it is measured and how it might be controlled. An additional goal is to help students develop the skills needed to obtain successful careers within the criminal justice system or advance in their current careers. General Education Requirements The following nine hours must be completed with grades of "C" or better. Grades of "C-" or below are not acceptable. Three semesters in WRIT 3037 Advanced Writing Six semester hours selected from Basic Texts in the Western Tradition I and II and Basic Texts III: Non-Western Tradition: HUMN 3031, HUMN 3033 and HUMN 3035 or Three semester hours in Basic Texts (HUMN 3031, HUMN 3033 or HUMN 3035) and one of the following courses:
Six semester hours in statistics and research methodology are required. This requirement is ordinarily met by taking the two-semester sequence PSYC 4631/PSYC 4632 Research Design and Statistical Measurement I and II or SOCI 4631/SOCI 4632 Research Design and Statistical Measurement I and II or equivalent. These courses should be taken in the first year. Three semester hours in a course on minorities selected from the following:
Six hours of the overview courses in criminology:
Three hours of the overview courses in sociology selected from the following:
Three hours of the overview courses in anthropology selected from the following:
Three hours in psychology selected from the following:
A minimum of 15 hours from the following courses in criminology:
The graduate plan in Criminology leads to the master of arts (MA) degree. This degree requires 36 hours with a thesis, project or internship; or 39 hours with the course work option. The academic goal of the plan is to provide students with a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of crime: why it occurs, how it is measured and how it might be controlled. An additional goal is to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to attain successful careers within the criminal justice system or advance in their current careers.
Six hours selected from the following core courses:
Master's Options Students can select one of the following options:
Students choosing one of these three options must select nine hours of electives from Criminology and/or other relevant disciplines with the approval of their academic advisor for a total of 36 hours. or Course Work Master's Option Students selecting the course work option must take CRIM 6735 Seminar in Criminology plus 15 hours of electives from Criminology and/or other relevant disciplines for a total of 39 hours. Students may not enroll in CRIM 6735 until they have successfully completed at least 24 hours of their degree plan. Available Criminology Electives:
Courses from the core course list not utilized to fulfill the core requirement may be used as electives. Graduate students may not apply more than six semester hours of online graduate course work toward the M.A. in Criminology. The fully-accredited undergraduate plan in Social Work leads to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. Social work foundation content is found in nine interrelated areas-human behavior and the social environment (HBSE), social welfare policy, social work research, social work values and ethics, diversity, promoting social and economic justice, working with populations-at-risk, social work practice and field placements. Considerable attention is focused on the vulnerable populations found in the Houston/Galveston metropolitan area. The integration of diversity, values, ethics and social justice content throughout the curriculum is facilitated by the adoption and implementation of the generalist practice perspective. Generalist practice is defined as "the application of a wide variety of theoretical perspectives reflecting an integrated bio-psycho-social approach, professional values, and ethics and skills with diverse persons, families, groups, organizations and communities utilizing the Planned Change Process." Candidates to the BSW Plan must have completed undergraduate course work known as the Texas Core (as articulated in the 2+2 Transfer Plan for the Social Work Plan) as well as Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and Human Biology or Anatomy and Physiology. It is also recommended that students interested in the BSW Plan have completed a course on Lifespan Development as well as a course on Multicultural Studies. Following their admission to the university, students may apply to the BSW Plan. Applications are available from the HSH Advising Office and BSW faculty. Transfer students will be considered for admission into the BSW Plan once they have been admitted to the university and their transcripts have been reviewed by the HSH Advising Office and the BSW faculty. Prospective and current students should note that the BSW Plan is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education. Multiple criteria are used in the admissions process including GPA, letters of recommendation, an autobiographical statement and faculty observation of students in the classroom. An interview may also be required as part of the admissions process. Ordinarily students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50 in course work taken prior to applying to the BSW Plan. However, applicants will be considered who lack a 2.50 GPA, but who have had successful experiences in areas related to social work practice. BSW Professional Foundation courses, including prerequisites, must be completed with grades of "C" or better. Grades of "C-" or below do not count toward graduation requirements. Social Work majors must maintain a minimum 2.50 grade point average in Foundation courses, including prerequisites. Prerequisites:
BSW Professional Foundation Courses Once admitted to the BSW Plan, students must complete the following BSW Professional Foundation courses:
Students must also complete the following requirements: Six hours selected from Basic Texts in the Western Tradition I and II and Basic Texts III: Non-Western Tradition: (HUMN 3031, 3033 and HUMN 3035) or Three semester hours in Basic Texts (HUMN 3031, HUMN 3033 or HUMN 3035) and one of the following courses:
Upper-Level Writing Requirement: WRIT 3037 Advanced Writing Psychology Requirement (Select one of the following):
However, students interested in a Women's Studies Certificate must select PSYC 4334 Psychology of Women. Sociology requirement: SOCI 4132 Social Structure: Class, Status & Power Anthropology requirement: ANTH 3131 Contemporary Cultural Anthropology However, students interested in a Women's Studies Certificate should instead select one of the following courses: ANTH 4132 Women of Color in the US, ANTH 4133 Latina/Latin American Feminisms or ANTH 4431 Women in Society. Certificate in Women's Studies Option: Students pursuing a BSW degree who would also like to receive an undergraduate certificate in Women's Studies should enroll in the following courses: PSYC 4334 and one of the following Anthropology Requirement options: ANTH 4132, ANTH 4133 or ANTH 4431, and must also take WMST 4038. Students will need to complete the online "Undergraduate Certificate Registration Form" which is found on the UHCL Women's Studies Website. |