Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Health PsychologyVariations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| Year I–Fall | ||
| BIO 151* | Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology* | 3 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Determined by Placement | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Year I–Spring | ||
| BEH 250 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 152/L | Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ Lab)* | 4 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society | 3 |
| MAT 197 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Year II–Fall | ||
| CHE 1XX/L | CHE 110 or 113 or 131 (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| PBH 250 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses** | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Year II–Spring | ||
| BEH 101 | Health Psychology Seminar I | 1 |
| BEH 451 | Research Methods in Health & Behavior | 3 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| MAT 461 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses** | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Year III–Fall | ||
| BEH 456 | Applications of Research Methods | 3 |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses** | 9 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Year III–Spring | ||
| BEH 102 | Health Psychology Seminar II | 1 |
| PSB 412 | Medical Patients' Rights | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses** | 12 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Year IV–Fall | ||
| BEH 103 | Health Psychology Seminar III | 1 |
| LIB 590 | Health Psychology Field Placement I | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses** | 12 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Year IV–Spring | ||
| LIB 592 | Health Psychology Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses** | 9 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Total Degree Credits: 120 | ||
*After consultation with the program director, students may substitute BIO 110/210 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) for BIO 151/152.
**Additional Required Courses List
- BEH 260 Lifestyle Medicine
- BEH 341 Biological Psychology
- BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology
- BEH 352 Human Development Through the Life Cycle
- Two Health-Specific BEH Courses (see university catalog)
- Two HUM Elective Courses
- Two SSC Elective Courses
- 24 General Elective Credits