Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg is a 60-credit program that includes 100 hours of clinical practicum, 600 hours of supervised internship experience, and a master's research paper completed in association with PSYC 530. The program's scientist-practitioner framework is integrated into the curriculum, which includes foundational clinical courses in diagnosis, assessment, psychotherapy, and cultural competency.

Curriculum

• Foundational clinical courses:
  • Diagnosis
  • Assessment
  • Psychotherapy
  • Cultural competency
• Courses in statistics and research
• Master's research paper completed in association with PSYC 530
• Online elective in trauma psychology offered by Penn State Behrend

Program Requirements

• At least 20 credits must be earned at the established graduate campus where the program is offered
• 100 hours of clinical practicum
• 600 hours of supervised internship experience
• Master's research paper completed in association with PSYC 530

Program Structure

The program is designed to prepare students for three semesters of fieldwork (practicum and internship). Faculty frequently invite community and scholarly experts into classrooms on topics including human development, career counseling and the world of work, and addictions.

Available Programs

• Psychology (B.S.)
• Sociology (B.S.)
• Clinical Psychology (M.A.)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)
• Psychology (Minor)
• Sociology (Minor)

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