Program Goals

Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology

The following program goals were established in 2010:

  • To provide an opportunity for students to earn a BS in Health Psychology, with a strong knowledge base in the general principles of psychology as well as concepts and applications within health psychology.
  • To provide a comprehensive education that includes an understanding of healthcare delivery, healthcare ethics, and interprofessional healthcare teams.
  • To provide opportunities for the development and demonstration of communication, critical thinking, information literacy, and research design skills.
  • To provide curricular and experiential opportunities for students to explore the wide range of career options appropriate for individuals with a terminal bachelor’s degree in psychology.
  • To provide curricular and experiential opportunities for students to explore graduate training options within and related to psychology.
  • To provide individualized academic advising and career mentoring for all majors from the point of entry into the program through graduation.