Course Details

PSY 573 Overview

This course will serve as an introduction to the principles, major topics, and contemporary research in health psychology from a broad biopsychosocial framework. Emphasis will be placed on nature of disease and the connection of behavioral, social, emotional, cognitive, and biological factors. Material covered has implications for students and society both now and in the future. As a result, students will be expected to think critically about the topics and how to apply topics to their lives as well as the social environment.