Health Psychology
General
Prefix
PSY
Course Number
492
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Research, theory and practice involved in the interrelationship of behavior, psychological states, physical health and social well being. Discussion of prevention, development of major illness, and health care policy.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Examine the relationships among stress, coping, psychological health, and physical health.
Outcome
Evaluate their own personal health behaviors, attitudes, and lifestyle choices via an application of their knowledge of health-compromising and health-promoting behaviors.
Outcome
Analyze key behavioral patient variables related to health care (e.g., utilization of health care, communication between patients and practitioners, chronic management problems).
Dependencies
Programs
PSY492
is a
completion requirement
for: