The Master of Science in Health Psychology is a graduate degree offered by the Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. This two-year, 37-credit program provides students with intensive training in one or more content areas within Health Psychology and is intended for several populations: 1) students who would like to continue graduate training in a research-related field, 2) medical professionals who may wish to continue their education on a part- or full-time basis, and 3) individuals who require an advanced degree to advance in their careers. This program is not intended to fulfill the course requirements for the Michigan Limited License in Psychology

The 37-credit program consists of five required courses (13 credits) in core areas of Health Psychology. Three credit hours will be devoted to practicum in a community setting. Students will complete either a 3 credit Project or a 6 credit Thesis under the supervision of program faculty. The remaining 15-18 credits will be composed of elective course that focus on one or more content areas.

The MS program is designed for the full or part-time student who has an undergraduate degree and wishes to obtain a degree in the Behavioral Sciences that does not lead to limited licensure in Michigan. The Master of Science in Health Psychology program will focus on theory and research in Health Psychology and will allow students to focus more rigorously on one or more specific content areas through their elective courses (e.g., Health Psychology Across the Lifespan, Health Policy Studies).