Psychology 324 - SEM: SOCIETY, PSYCH & HEALTH

We will focus on how environments ? social, cultural and physical ? shape psychological factors which in turn influence physical health. Emphasis will be placed on critically evaluating empirical studies in behavioral medicine, public health, and nursing, as well as psychology. The capstone of the course will be applying the concepts and data we discuss to a social change project, conducted in small groups, aimed at improving campus health. Prerequisite: a previous 200-level course in the Health and Physiology of Behavior track (e.g. 221, 224,225). Enrollment limited to 12.

Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores