PSYC 250 Health Psychology

Health Psychology is a course dedicated to showing  students  how  psychology  and  health  are  connected  and  how  psychological principles can be applied to the enhancement of health, treatment of disease and prevention of illness. In this course, we will apply the biopsychosocial model to understanding the onset, course and outcome of various medical issues. We will also explore the issue of health disparities to promote understanding of differences among groups of people and how these differences can affect health. Finally, the course will utilize a life-course perspective to examine the needs and health challenges of people throughout the lifespan.