PSY 214 - Health Psychology

Semester Hours: 2

This course introduces Health Psychology as an interdisciplinary subject through which we work to understand how our thoughts, behaviors, and external factors support or detract from wellness. Students will explore the biopsychosocial approach to health psychology and will use critical thinking to evaluate the degree to which health and wellness claims are based on scientific evidence. Students will reflect on their own health and wellness and apply their understanding of health psychology to behavioral management, public health and health care, public policy, marketing, and other fields to gain an appreciation of the broad scope of this field.

When Offered: Alternating years