HON 251 - Health Psychology

Institution:

Cedar Crest College

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Description:

Health Psychology is a rapidly growing field within the discipline of psychology. It is devoted to understanding psychological factors that affect health and disease. Health Psychology emphasizes health promotion while at the same time explores how traditional medical interventions may be fortified through the application of behavioral and psychological principles. The past decade has witnessed a significant increase in employment opportunity for health psychologists, especially in clinical and academic settings. For Honors credit, permission of instructor required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarcrest.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 606-4666

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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