Recommended Schedule of Classes
Recommended Schedule of Classes for Specialization in Health Psychology
The following schedule provides the sequence of courses that students in the MS in Psychology: Specialization in Health Psychology program are expected to take. Although it is possible to take some of the courses out of sequence, many build on previous courses, and all course schedules will need to be approved by the Program Director or your appointed program advisor.
Year 1: Fall
Psyc 557: Advanced Health Psychology (3 credits)
Psyc 582: Basic Methods and Statistics in Health Psychology (3 credits)
Elective 1: (3 credits)
Year 1: Winter
Psyc 583: Advanced Methods and Statistics in Health Psychology (3 credits)
Psyc 575: Biological Foundations of Health Psychology (3 credits)
Elective 2: (3 credits)
Year 1: Spring/Summer
Elective 3: (3 credits)
Year 2: fall
Psyc 593: Professional and Ethical Issues (1 credit)
Elective 4: (3 credits)
Elective 5: (3 credits)
Year 2: Winter
Elective 6: (3 credits)
Project (3 credits) or Psyc 697: Thesis (3 credits)
Year 2: Spring/Summer
Elective (3 credits) or Psyc 697: Thesis (3 credits)
Elective Courses
Students are required to have 18-21 credits in approved elective courses. A list of approved electives are provided each semester. Go to the Current Students link for more information.
Information about specific elective courses that will fulfill program requirements should be discussed with your program advisor or the Program Director each semester.
Project or Thesis
Students in the MS in Psychology: Specialization in Health Psychology program will complete either a 3 credit Project or a 6 credit Masters Thesis during their second year. More detailed guidelines are provided elsewhere.