Dr. Gina Brelsford

Professor

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Biography

Gina M. Brelsford is a Professor of Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children and families. She has an active research agenda related to the intersection of psychology, religion, and spirituality, particularly as it pertains to interpersonal relationships and family dynamics within the context of Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Her research includes various funded projects aimed at understanding how secular and religious coping mechanisms relate to both interpersonal and intrapersonal functioning in community and clinical settings. Additionally, her work incorporates elements of positive psychology, focusing on concepts such as gratitude, life satisfaction, and meaning-making, often integrated with cognitive-behavioral therapy targeted at children and adolescents.

Research Interests

Courses

PSYC 500 PSYC 510 PSYC 517 PSYC 518 PSYC 519 PSYC 540 PSYC 895A PSYC 895B PSYCH 243 PSYCH 410

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.