2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

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Health Psychology, Bachelor of Science

The health psychology major requires the completion of 30-31 credits beyond General Psychology or Psychology for Living.  This major can be completed fully online or in a combination of face-to-face and online classes.  Students completing this major are eligible for a bachelor or science degree.

Health Psychology Major Requirements

Core Courses

HPSY 301Health Psychology I

3
HPSY 302Social Psych of Health & Wellness

3
HPSY 304Health Psychology II

3
HPSY 306Clinical Methods and Management

3
 
LEAD 307Introduction to Data Analysis

3
OR
PSYC 202/SCWK 202/SOCI 202Statistics

3
 
LEAD 303Research Methodology

3
OR
PSYC 210Experimental Psychology

3
 
PSYC 230Writing for the Social Sciences

1
PSYC 350Psychological Systems

3
PSYC 360Intro Psychopathology

3
PSYC 410Physiological Psychology

3
PSYC 485Psychology Seminar

3
Students admitted to the School of Adult Studies will be exempt from completing PSYC 230.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.S.)* 49
Major 31
Elective 46
Total Credits to Earn Degree 126
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.