Health Psychology C.G.S.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable application fee.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum cumulative grade point av-erage of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Prior course work in introductory psychology and research methods.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
- Statement of professional goals, including how the program will prepare the candidate for these goals.
- Three letters of recommendation that address potential to succeed in a graduate program. Must include at least one letter from a psychology professor or from a professional within psychology or related field.
- A plan of study approved by the advisor and the appropriate dean.
- An interview may be required.
Course Requirements
Courses
| PSYC 424 | Health Psychology | 4 | Offered annually. |
| PSYC 500 | Research Design and Analysis I | 3 | Offered fall. |
| PSYC 501 | Research Design and Analysis II | 3 | Offered spring. |
PSYC 500, PSYC 501: These courses must be completed within the first three semesters
TWO ADDITIONAL COURSES from:
| HED 410 | Stress Management | 3 | Offered fall and spring. |
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| HED 507 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 | Offered spring. |
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| NURS 507 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 | Offered spring. |
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| NURS 508 | Public Health Science | 3 | Offered fall. |
| PSYC 558 | Seminar in Social Psychology | 3 | Offered spring (odd years). |
| PSYC 560 | Current Issues in Psychology | 3 | Offered as needed. |
PSYC 560: This course must be on an approved health-related topic
Total Credit Hours: 16