The need is real…
Based on national statistics,
* Oklahoma is ranked 41st in the nation on adult prevalence of mental illness (26% of population)
* Over 8% of people in Oklahoma suffer from a diagnosed substance use disorder
* 56% of those suffering with adult mental illness did not receive treatment
Over the next 10 years, the number of mental health providers needed in OK is expected to grow by 23%.
What can you do to help?
Become a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
Hear from a Grad Student Jose Olivo
Cameron University’s MAMH
• Complete 24 credit hours of core coursework
• Two Tracks: – Counseling Track (36 hours) – Marriage and Family Therapy Track (24 hours)
• Embedded LADC certificate
Cameron University’s MAMH
Both Tracks Share 9 Courses 5000 Introductory Seminar 5003 Ethical Principles in Counseling, Assess & Res 5013 Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences 5033 Basic Counseling Skills 5203 Human Development 5363 Psychopathology 5383 Social & Cultural Foundations in Couns & Psy 5393 Systems Theory 5513 Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents
Those interested in Marriage and Family Therapy also take 5043 Human Sexuality 5223 Psychology of Aging 5323 Foundations of Marriage and Family 5333 Assessment of Marriage and Family 5343 Marriage and Family Therapy 5353 Theories of Marriage & Family 5893 Practicum in Marriage and Family I (150 hours) 5903 Practicum in Marriage and Family II (150 hours)
Cameron University’s MAMH
Those interested in Counseling also take 5083 Introduction to the Counseling Profession 5253 Career Assessment and Counseling 5313 Addiction in the Family Counseling 5373 Alcohol and Drug Addiction 5423 Alcohol and Drug Counseling Theories and Techniques 5433 Counseling Theories 5453 Psychopharmacology and Addiction 5473 Addiction and Family Theory 5703 Individual Counseling 5713 Group Counseling 5743 Clinical Practicum I (150 hours) 5753 Clinical Practicum II (150 hours)
Cameron University’s MAMH
Cameron University’s MSBS
• Scheduling of Classes
Day: 11:00 – 1:45 one day each week for 16 weeks
Night: 6:30 – 9:15pm one night each week for 16 weeks
Some online courses
Part time or Full time
• Thesis and Research Opportunities
Why Psychology at Cameron?
• Skill Set Classes
• Cameron Psychology Clinic
• Staff and faculty are here to help you succeed!
Step 1
What Next?
• Obtain admission to Graduate Studies at Cameron University: – Complete your application online at admissions@cameron.edu
• Fee waiver code good for 24 hours - 23THE – Send in all official transcripts – For unconditional admission, have a 3.0 GPA
What Next?
Settle your finances: – Tuition waivers may be available for new students! University Graduate In-State per Credit Hour Rate (tuition and fees) Graduate Out-of-State Credit Hour Rate (tuition and fees) Cameron University $265 $638 Mid-America Christian University $642 $642 Oklahoma State University $383.85 $1029.80
Step 2 •
What Next?
Step 3 – Meet with the Graduate Advisor to set up an appointment to enroll in your first semester!