Advisory:  PSYC 1A and ENGL 1A eligibility

Class Hours:  54 lecture total

This course examines the scientific and professional contributions made by the field of psychology in the promotion of and maintenance of health; the prevention and treatment of illness; how psychological, social, and biological factors influence one’s overall state of health including both wellness and illness; understanding the roles of patients and health care providers; and to the improvement of health care systems and health policy formation.  Individual characteristics such as gender, culture, lifestyle, personality, and relationships and their affects on health are explored.  Students who are pursuing psychology, health care, and/or human services as their profession will find this course beneficial.  Skills to access the Internet will be helpful.

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