College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2023

Psychology for Health Care Professionals Undergraduate Certificate

Required Courses

PSYC 101General Psychology

3

BEHL 341Medical Psychology

3

BEHL 380Public Health and Prevention

3

PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Outcomes

Students will:

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with the key theoretical perspectives, concepts, and empirical findings in psychology, particularly as they related to health care fields.
  2. Apply psychological principles to individuals, organizations, and systems in health care settings.
  3. Be able be to discuss the biopsychosocial model for health care and its application in a professional setting.
  4. Assess and critique research related to health care and psychology.