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Behavioral Sciences >> Psychology: Health Psychology Certificate Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2003 Psychology: Health Psychology
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program Thomas G. Bowers, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Penn State Harrisburg 777 W. Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057 (717)-948-6063
The certificate in advanced graduate studies in Psychology: Health Psychology is wellness-oriented and is intended to prepare counselors to work in either a mental health or 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. The certificate in advanced graduate studies in Psychology: Health Psychology requires taking four courses (12 credits) - three required courses and one elective course.
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 completion of the 12 credits required for the certificate. The certificate cannot be awarded prior to completion of the master's degree. Coursework counting for a graduate or undergraduate degree may not also be used to fulfill the requirements for the certificate. REQUIRED COURSES
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC) 514. Preventive Psychology (3) This course focuses on the theoretical, conceptual, programmatic, and empirical issues currently in preventive psychology. 515. Clinical Health Psychology (3) This course examines wellness maintenance, early detection, and the impact of health care on individuals and the community. 516. Child Health Psychology (3) This course will familiarize students with health issues in the context of child development and family systems. ELECTIVE COURSES (select one)
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC) 500. Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology and Counseling (3) This course will familiarize students with the standards of ethical conduct related to research and practice in Psychology. 501. Multicultural Counseling (3) This course will familiarize students with the need for sensitivity to individual and group differences associated with culture and ethnicity. 572. Neuropsychological Assessment (3) This course will review the biological bases of behavior, emphasizing brain-behavioral relationships and assessment of these relationships. 594. Research Project (3) 595B. Clinical Internship (3) COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CN ED) 505. Foundations of Career Development and Counseling Information (3) Accelerating change in economic, psychological, social, educational influences upon counselees. Utilization of information systems in effecting counselee change.
Effective Date: Fall Semester 2003 Expiration Date: Summer Session 2008 Follow us on Twitter
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