Behavioral Medicine

Catalog description

Behavioral medicine and clinical health psychology are multi- and inter-disciplinary fields in which multiple related professions integrate to promote emotional and physical health and well being. This course will introduce students to key elements of the field, including its research and practice. Foci will include: theoretical models, assessment, differential medical and psychological diagnosis, intervention, and ethics among others. Assignments and class exercises are designed to provide students knowledge and specific tools to collaborate with other professionals, both clinically and for the purposes of research. Prerequisite: Department approval.