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2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSY* E212 - Health Psychology (3 credits)


Elective Code: BHEL
Prerequisite(s): PSY* E111  or PSY* E112  or permission of the instructor
 
This course examines the relationship between psychological and emotional states and physical wellness. Students will learn a variety of theories about the relationship between acute and chronic illness and psychological health. Students will learn a variety of coping skills to promote sound psychological and physical well being. Emphasis is placed upon those psychological factors which can prevent or reverse illness and sustain or recapture health.