PSY 2665 - Health Psychology

3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every other year.

The course will provide students with a general introduction to theories and research within the field of health psychology. We will cover several topics in the field including the degree to which health behaviors can be predicted by health beliefs and cognitions, patient-provider communication, psychoneuroimmunology, coping with chronic illness, and models of health promotion and prevention. Students will be exposed to these topics through theoretical papers and primary research studies.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 or
PSY 1200