Dr. Övgü Kaynak

Associate Professor

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Biography

Övgü Kaynak earned a Ph.D. in Public Health from Temple University, an M.S.Ed. in Human Development from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Psychology from Penn State University. Dr. Kaynak's research lies at the intersection of psychology and public health, focusing on building motivation, resiliency, and coping skills to provide individuals with expanded opportunities for living safe and productive lives. Throughout their career, Dr. Kaynak has worked to serve vulnerable and underserved communities in collaboration with law enforcement, schools, non-profits, treatment facilities, advocacy groups, and government agencies. Currently, Dr. Kaynak's research focuses on risk factors such as stigma and violence, as well as protective factors including social support and community engagement in relation to substance misuse and addiction. Presently, Dr. Kaynak is a co-investigator on a state-funded grant aimed at reducing stigma related to the opioid epidemic.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Penn State Harrisburg • Middletown, PA

Teaching and research in psychology and public health.

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
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

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