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PSY 329 - Health Psychology


Health Psychology (also referred to as Behavioral Medicine) examines the complex interplay of biological, interpersonal, social and environment factors that contribute to health and disease. This advanced course emphasizes the biopsychosocial model for disease prevention and management of chronic illnesses. Interventions focus on behavioral lifestyle changes, stress management, coping skills and adjustment to illness. This course emphasizes current research & evidenced based interventions.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 329L )]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3