Dr. Mark Kiselica

Biography

Mark S. Kiselica joined Penn State Harrisburg on July 1, 2019, as a professor of psychology and was the director of the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education until January 2024 when he transitioned to a full-time faculty position as the clinical coordinator for the Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology. He is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor with 34 years of experience in various mental health settings and academia. He has previously held faculty positions at institutions such as Ball State University, The College of New Jersey, Iona College, and Cabrini University, where he focused on counseling psychology, teacher education, and educational leadership. Kiselica has authored 155 publications addressing issues such as inter-racial and inter-religious harmony, adolescent fatherhood, and social issues like racism and homophobia. His notable works include 'Multicultural Counseling for Teenage Fathers' and 'Counseling Troubled Boys'. He serves on various committees aimed at improving mental health services for boys and men and has consulted with federal initiatives across multiple administrations. Kiselica's commitment to scholarship has earned him numerous accolades, including being named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and receiving the American Counseling Association’s Award for Humanitarian Caring. His research interests include adolescent and young adult fathers, positive masculinity, and confronting antisemitism and racism.

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