Health Psychology

Catalog description

This course examines the role of psychological factors in health, wellness, and illness. The focus is on the interdependence of physiological, psychological, and sociocultural factors on the experience and treatment of acute and chronic illness. There is a strong emphasis on the mind/body connection and evidence-based mind/body interventions (e.g., physical, psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual). Ethical considerations, multicultural contexts, and public policy issues in treatment and research are considered. Prerequisite: PSY 100 and six additional credits in PSY; or PSY 100 and BIO 312 or ESS 205 . Offered Occasionally.