Psychology: Health (BA.PSY.HLT)

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Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts program in Psychology will be able to:

Read, understand, and critique the classic and contemporary research literature.
Design, conduct, analyze, interpret, and successfully present scientific research.
Speak and write effectively in the discourse of the discipline.
Evaluate their own unique interests, abilities, career, and life goals.

All required psychology courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Health Psychology

This concentration is designed for students who have a particular interest in the connections between psychology and health issues. Students who aspire to careers in behavioral medicine, public health, health promotion, epidemiology, clinical health psychology, counseling, allied health fields, or other human service areas are encouraged to follow the guidelines with respect to the required and recommended courses.

Complete the following courses required of all Psychology majors (26 cr):

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr
PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality 3 cr
PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3151 - Psychological Research I 4 cr
PSY 3152 - Psychological Research II 4 cr
PSY 3410 - Biopsychology 3 cr

and complete these courses for the Concentration in Health Psychology (15 cr):

Complete these four courses:
PSY 2170 - Drugs and Behavior 3 cr
PSY 2280 - Positive Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3070 - Abnormal Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3130 - Health Psychology 3 cr
and complete at least one of these courses:
PSY 4020 - Psychological Testing 3 cr
PSY 4320 - Advanced Research 3 cr
a 4000-level seminar with related content approved by the Chair (e.g. a special topic such as Eating Disorders, Addictions, or Chronic Illness and Disabilities)

(Credits required for the major: 41 cr)

The following courses are recommended for this Concentration:

AHS 3150 - Physiology of Exercise 4 cr
PED 4020 - Applied Nutrition and Weight Control 3 cr
PHI 3020 - Medical Ethics 3 cr

And complete the college's Gen Ed requirements

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Note: These Gen Ed courses are strongly recommended:
BIO 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr
BIO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr
MAT 2021 - Statistics I 3 cr
MAT 2022 - Statistics II 3 cr