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Applied Psychology. Penn State Harrisburg. Graduate education in clinical and health psychology Clinical training in psychotherapy and health psychology. Program began in Fall of 1994. Applied Psychology. Penn State Harrisburg. Program faculty. Professional Skill Development.
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Applied Psychology Penn State Harrisburg Graduate education in clinical and health psychology Clinical training in psychotherapy and health psychology Program began in Fall of 1994
Applied Psychology Penn State Harrisburg Program faculty
Professional Skill Development • Psychotherapy • Psychological assessment • Behavior therapy • Preventive program development • Research skills
Distinguished Faculty • Nationally recognized scholars • Michael A. Becker, Ph.D. • Jacqueline Bichsel, Ph.D. • Thomas G. Bowers, Ph.D. • Barbara A. Bremer, Ph.D. • Richard M. Foxx, Ph.D. • Kimberly A. Schreck, Ph.D.
Research Interests • Dr. Michael A. Becker • Social Psychologist • Interpersonal social behavior • Attraction and romantic relationships • Statistical and data analysis
Research Interests • Dr. Jacqueline M. Bichsel • Cognitive psychologist • Visual memory • Imagery • Cognition and aging • Multivariate statistical methods
Research Interests • Dr. Thomas G. Bowers • Clinical Psychologist • Attention disorders and learning disorders • Brain-behavioral relationships • Neuropsychology • Addictive behaviors
Research Interests • Dr. Barbara A. Bremer • Health Psychologist • Memory functions in dialysis and transplant patients • Medical treatment and chronic illness • Quality of life and chronic illness • Breast cancer treatment and recovery
Research Interests • Dr. Richard M. Foxx • Clinical Psychologist • Pediatric and developmental psychology • Management of aggressive behavior • Behavior management
Research Interests • Dr. Kimberly A. Schreck • Child Clinical Psychologist • Autism • Assessment of children • Behavioral interventions with children • Mental retardation • Sleep disorders in children
Admission Requirements • GPA of 3.0 or above (last two years) • Statistics completed (B or above) • Research methods (B or above) • 18 credits in psychology • Three letters of recommendation • GRE scores
Admission Requirements • Promising candidates will be interviewed by two faculty members • Fall admission only
Typical Program Schedule • Fall Semester – First Year • Psychopathology • Advanced Research Methods • Behavior Management
Typical Program Schedule • Spring Semester – First Year • Clinical Health Psychology • Advanced Statistics • Tests and Measurements • Psychotherapy
Typical Program Schedule • Fall Semester – Second Year • Practicum • Neuropsychological Assessment • Applied Social Psychology • Begin masters thesis
Typical Program Schedule • Spring Semester – Second Year • Practicum • Elective • Masters thesis • Graduation!