Concentrations
Health Psychology
Beyond core requirements, students complete the major requirements by choosing a concentration. Based on a student’s primary interests, the choice of a concentration enables the student to begin to prepare for post-baccalaureate work in psychology. Concentrations should be declared in the spring semester of the sophomore year.
The health psychology concentration increases the student's understanding of the field and prepares him/her for advanced study in this area of psychology. This emphasis involves understanding the psychological aspects related to promoting health behavior and how psychological principles can be applied to the treatment and prevention of illness.
| Health Psychology Concentration | 18 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 units | |
| PSYC 385 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 450 | Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 470 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 485 | Stress and Coping | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 345 | Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSYC 355 | Psychology of Adult Development | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 390 | Cognition | 3 |
| PSYC 405 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| Recommended Courses | optional | |
| BIOL 115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 326 | Neurobiology | 4 |
| BIOL 330 | Gender Differences** | 3 |
| PSYC 440 | Psychology of Religion** | 3 |
| PSYC 455 | Behavioral Science Practicum I | 3 |
| PSYC 475 | Research Methods Practicum | 3 |
| PSYC 480 | Psychological Testing and Measurement | 3 |
| SOCW 415 | Addictions: Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
