Print

DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Sandra GillilandSandra Gilliland

Instructor

Preparatory Hall, room 309
918-343-7684
sgilliland@rsu.edu

Education

M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling, 2006
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2003
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Teaching-Related Experience

2011-present, Instructor of Psychology
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK
As a full time Instructor of Psychology it is my responsibility to teach a full course load, advise students, hold office hours, participate in departmental projects and meetings, and assist with student activities. During this time I have taught Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology, Human Development, and Abnormal Psychology.

2006-2011, Adjunct Professor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK
As an adjunct professor it is my responsibility to teach and facilitate learning in the Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department. I have taught Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology, and Human Development. I have taught in both the classroom and online. I have taught on the Claremore and Pryor campus. Classes Taught at RSU: Psy 3013 Abnormal Psychology, Psy 1113 Introduction to Psychology, Psy 3033 Developmental Psychology, Psy 3043 Child Psychology.

2008-2008, Adjunct Professor
Seminary Extension, Claremore, OK
Teaching through the Seminary Extension center allowed me to teach independently with non-traditional students attempting to earn undergraduate level course work. Classes Taught at SEC: Introduction to Christian Counseling Claremore Campus.

Internships/Practicum

2006, Counselor Intern
Family and Children's Services, Tulsa, OK   
In order to complete the internship requirements for my degree I completed a 16-week internship with Family and Children's services. This position enabled me to work independently with families, couples, and children.

2005, Counselor Intern
CASA Hope Inc., Cuttoff, LA
As part of my degree requirements I participated in an internship program that enabled me to have my own individual and family clients as well as lead psychotherapy groups. While working with CASA Hope Inc. I was also able to work in the local public schools with adolescents who had been expelled due to drug use or violence.

2004-2005, Practicum
River Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Harahan, LA
As part of my degree requirements I completed a 16-week practicum under direct individual supervision and attended weekly group supervision under the direction of a licensed supervisor.

Skills/Trainings and Presentations

  • Introduction to Family Counseling, October 18, 2011 Presented at Rogers State University
  • Falling in Love with Family Therapy, February 10, 2010 Presented at Day Break in Tulsa, OK
  • Brief Strategic Family Therapy, March 19, 2010 Presented at Family & Children’s Services in Tulsa, OK
  • Family Therapy Workshop, April 18, 2008 Presented at Family & Children’s Services in Tulsa, OK
  • Extensive training in Brief Strategic Family Therapy
  • Wrote and implemented material for a 6 to 9 week Grief support group
  • Received certification to conduct Premarital and Marital Counseling using the Prepare/Enrich Material