PSYC 3420 - Health Psychology

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1102; (PSYC 2010 or HDAS 2010 or HUSE 2010) and PSYC 3301; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
This course examines the biological, psychological, and sociological factors that influence health and well-being. The course will provide theoretical and empirical evidence that underlie prevention, intervention, and treatment of disease. This course will also cover individual differences, the effects of class and economic status, role of stress, lifestyle factors, environmental influences, and chronic illnesses. The role of complementary or alternative medicines, models of health care and health care systems and health policy included.