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Educational Psychology
Description: An overview of the scientific study of the attitudes, behaviors, and personality variables related to health and illness. Emphasis is on the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors that cause illness and influence its treatment and prevention. We will use an interdisciplinary view of health so that students can develop a toolkit of approaches to examine historical and contemporary health issues and initiatives. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to Educational Psychology - School Psychology (PHD), Combined Counseling/School Psychology (PhD), or instructor consent
Educational Psychology
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
EPS 723 - Health Psychology
Description: An overview of the scientific study of the attitudes, behaviors, and personality variables related to health and illness. Emphasis is on the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors that cause illness and influence its treatment and prevention. We will use an interdisciplinary view of health so that students can develop a toolkit of approaches to examine historical and contemporary health issues and initiatives. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to Educational Psychology - School Psychology (PHD), Combined Counseling/School Psychology (PhD), or instructor consent