Health Psychology

Health Psychology
In-depth examination of behavior from perspective of health and disease
PSYCH
583
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesPSYCH 381 & PSYCH 382; or equivalents; or instructor's consent.
 NoteContains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
 TaughtWinter odd years
Course Outcomes

1. Factors that influence health

Students will identify and describe the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence health.

Measurement: Multiple choice exams, quizzes.

2. Integrate understanding of health factors

Students will integrate understanding of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence health by analyzing a health condition in light of the biopsychosocial model.

Measurement: APA style paper.

3. Biopsychosocial model & stress management journal

Students will examine how the biopsychosocial model applies in their own lives using a stress management journal and assessing how the different factors contribute to their own health and well-being.

Measurement: Journal entries, critique of experience.