HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (HDV-284174)

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Course Description:

This course will focus on the way psychology, the science of behavior, connects with health and disease. Topics to be covered in this course will include health enhancement, disease prevention and rehabilitation. The impact of, and issues concerning, stress, pain, drugs and social supports will also be addressed. The prevention of illness and individual responsibility will constitute a primary focus. Students will have an opportunity to look at theory and research and then reflect upon their own health concerns and actions regarding their personal health care.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology, Health or equivalent experience.

This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Summer. Fall 1.

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