Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Edition

Concentration in Psychology in the Healthcare Profession

This concentration in Psychology in the Healthcare Profession allows students to specialize in the aspect of the healthcare industry concerned with how people react and cope with illness, as well as how people make decisions around health and wellness. The concentration brings together biology, psychology, and behavioral and social factors to determine how they influence patients and providers in healthcare professions.

Prerequisite

Requirement Title Credits
PSYC 105Introduction to Psychology3

Requirements

Requirement Title Credits
PSYC 285Abnormal Psychology3
PSYC 425Crisis Counseling and Intervention3
PSYC 315Integration of Psychology and Christianity3
or PSYC 350 Social Psychology
or PSYC 410 Psychology of Emotions
PSYC 435Gender and Sexuality in Psychology3
PSYC 470Positive Psychology3
Total Credits15

The Psychology in the Healthcare Professions concentration cannot be paired with the Applied Pastoral Counseling or Human Services concentrations.