Program Overview

Program Overview

The M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg requires 60 credits of coursework, including 100 hours of clinical practicum, 600 hours of supervised internship experience, and a master’s paper.

Curriculum

The program consists of:

• Psychology Core Courses (21 credits)
  • PSYC 500 - Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology and Counseling (3)
  • PSYC 501 - Cultural Competency in Psychology (3)
  • PSYC 502 - Applied Social Psychology (3)
  • PSYC 520 - Research Methods (3)
  • PSYC 521 - Statistics (3)
  • PSYC 524 - Biological Basis of Behavior (3)
  • PSYC 573 - Career Counseling: Research, Assessment, and Intervention (3)
• Clinical Core Courses (33 credits)
  • PSYC 509 – Substance Use and Addictions
  • PSYC 510 - Human Growth and Development (3)
  • PSYC 517 - Psychopathology (3)
  • PSYC 518 - Interviewing and Counseling (3)
  • PSYC 519 - Theories and Models of Psychotherapy (3)
  • PSYC 540 - Group Interventions (3)
  • PSYC 571 - Tests and Measurement (3)
  • PSYC 841 - Couple and Family Theories and Therapeutic Interventions
  • PSYC 895A - Clinical Practicum (3): Includes a minimum 100 hours of on-site, supervised experience
  • PSYC 895B - Clinical Internship (6): Includes a minimum of 600 hours of on-site, supervised experience, taken over 2 semesters
• Culminating Experience
  • PSYC 530 - Research Paper (3)
• Electives (up to 9 credits)
  • 400-level courses may be taken for graduate degrees and in this program may only account for nine credit hours total.

Transfer Credits

Penn State allows for the approval of up to 10 transfer credits to graduate programs.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in clinical psychology, with a focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for master's level practitioners. The program includes a combination of coursework, clinical practicum, and supervised internship experience.

Program Details

• The program requires 60 credits of coursework.
• The program includes 100 hours of clinical practicum and 600 hours of supervised internship experience.
• The program culminates in a master’s paper.
• The program allows for the approval of up to 10 transfer credits.
• The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in clinical psychology.