Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology—Occupational Therapy Pathway (BS/MSOT)

Variations 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

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
MAT 197 Computer Applications  3
Semester Total  13

Year I–Spring

BEH 101 Health Psychology Seminar I  1
BEH 250 Health Psychology  3
BEH 352 Human Development  3
LIB 112 Expository Writing II   3
LIB 133 Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power, and Society  3
MAT 261 Statistics  3
Semester Total  16

Year II–Fall

BIO 110 Anatomy & Physiology I (w/Lab)  4
CHE XXX CHE 110, 113, or 131 (w/Lab)  4
PBH 250 Introduction to Public Health  3
  Additional Required Courses*  6
Semester Total  17

Year II–Spring

BEH 102 Health Psychology Seminar II  1
BEH 210  Anatomy & Physiology II (w/ Lab)  4
BEH 451 Research Methods in Health & Behavior  3
LIB 220 Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals  3
  Additional Required Courses*  6
Semester Total  17

Year III–Fall

BEH 103 Health Psychology Seminar III  1
BEH 456 Applications of Research Methods  3
HUM 512 Healthcare Ethics  3
LIB 590 Health Psychology Field Placement I  3

Additional Required Courses* 6
Semester Total  16

Year III–Spring

BIO 345O Exercise Physiology (w/ Lab)  4
LIB 592 Health Psychology Capstone  3
PSB 412 Medical Patients' Rights  3
  Additional Required Course*  3
Semester Total  13
Total Undergraduate Credits: 92

**Additional Required Courses List

  • BEH 260 Lifestyle Medicine
  • BEH 341 Biological Psychology
  • BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology
  • BEH 458 Child and Adolescent Development
  • Two Health-Specific BEH Courses (see university catalog)
  • Two HUM Elective Courses
  • Two SSC Elective Courses
  • 24 General Elective Credits

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