PSYC 416 - Health Psychology

5 credit hours

An introduction to the field of health psychology from the perspective of both a researcher and clinician. Students will gain a broad understanding of the interrelationships among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and biological components in health and disease. All of this will be understood in the context of the promotion and maintenance of health, as well as the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of illness; in sum, the interface of psychology, behavior, and health. Prerequisite: PSYC 120. Junior standing or permission of the instructor required. PSYC 240 recommended.