Health Psychology

Prerequisite: PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of "C"; and PSYC 304 with a minimum grade of "C" or PSYC 320 with a minimum grade of "C"; and PSYC 310; and three of the following: PSYC 336, PSYC 342, PSYC 352, PSYC 370; or consent of instructor This course will review the critical role of behavior in health promotion and disease prevention. Theories and interventions related to health and behavior will be examined. The content of this course crosses the behavioral sciences, social sciences and medical sciences. Students will learn to conceptualize health from biological, psychological and social perspectives. Those who will benefit from this course are students seeking to understand how behavior affects health and what behavioral change strategies can be used to improve health status. Offered annually. (Formerly PSYC 365)