MHU 220 - Health Psychology (= PSY 220)

Instructor
Stutts

Health Psychology uses the biopsychosocial approach to examine how psychological factors influence health and how they can be used to change health behaviors. Specific emphasis will be placed on pain, chronic illness, nicotine use, and obesity. This class also includes a community-based learning experience.

Social-Scientific Thought distribution requirement
Medical Humanities interdisciplinary minor credit
Public Health Major elective credit

Prerequisites & Notes
(Spring)

PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.