In response to this, the four-year bachelor of science in health psychology program has been developed. The health psychology major features a tracking system that allows students to meet their individual needs and interests. They can prepare for bachelor's-level careers in health care research, management or administration, or further study in medicine, public health, social work or psychology. In fact, with the growing emphasis medical school admissions committees have placed on broad humanities undergraduate preparation, this program could serve as an ideal pre-medical track. One of only a few in the country, the Health Psychology major produces graduates with a strong preparation in the basic sciences and liberal arts, a good range of knowledge in psychology, as well as an informed sense of health care issues from other fields such as sociology, law, ethics, literature, history and health care administration.
Students receive training in research, computer science and data analysis skills.
In their senior year, they also have the opportunity to have an individually tailored internship in a setting such as a stress reduction, pain management or elder-care center, in order to apply their knowledge and receive practical experience. 3 LIB 120 Intro. If placed in MAT 141, the student will receive 3 SH of general elective credit. SH LIB 132 Intro. Students must take five behavioral science courses, three basic and two applied, in order to fulfill the basic psychology and applied psychology requirements.