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2017-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY 447 - Multicultural Health Psychology Credits: 3

Investigates health and illness in traditionally under-represented groups. Psychological models of behavior and social interaction discussed to explain how health and illness impact different populations. Possible areas of coverage will be the role of health psychology in understanding epidemics worldwide. Other topics include the impact of ethnicity, gender, and age on health in the United States and in a global context. Includes readings, opportunities to problem solve, and to apply knowledge gained in the course to real-world examples. Goal is to increase appreciation of a world-view of health.

Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.


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