Psychology: Clinical Applications in Health Psychology
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program
Michael A. Becker, Ph.D.
W157 Olmsted Building
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA 17057
Phone: 717-948-6037
Fax: 717-948-6519
E-mail: dvo@psu.edu
The Penn State Capital College Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in
Psychology: Clinical Applications in Health Psychology is wellness-oriented
and is intended to prepare counselors to work in either a mental health or a
medical setting. This program of study will enhance mental health professionals'
skills in developing prevention programs and in providing services for individuals
and families coping with death, traumatic injuries, and chronic or terminal
illnesses, as well as general mental health concerns.
Admission Requirements
Students must have obtained a master's degree from a regionally accredited
institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology, or be
concurrently enrolled as a degree student in Penn State Harrisburg's Applied
Clinical Psychology master's program. For students currently enrolled in the
master's program in Applied Clinical Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg, the
certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the master's program
as well as completion of the 12 credits required for the certificate. The certificate
cannot be awarded prior to completion of the master's degree.
REQUIRED COURSES
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
514. Preventive Psychology (3)
515. Clinical Health Psychology (3)
516. Child Health Psychology (3)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (select one)
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
500. Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology and Counseling
(3)
501. Cultural Competency in Psychology (3)
572. Neuropsychological Assessment (3)
594. Applied Psychological Research (3)
595B. Clinical Internship (3)
COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CN ED)
505. Foundations of Career Development and Counseling Information (3)
COUNSELOR
EDUCATION (CN ED) course list
PSYCHOLOGY
(PSYC) course list
Effective Date: Fall Semester 2003
Expiration Date: Summer Session 2008
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Last Revised by the Department: Fall
Semester 2003
Blue Sheet Item #: 32-07-097
Review Date: 6/15/04