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!