Health Psychology
Develop the strong theoretical background needed to design and conduct research into the biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental factors that contribute to health and illness. By learning how to apply advanced research methodologies, you can promote positive health behaviors and encourage change as a researcher in academic, medical, business, government, and community settings.
Completion Requirements
- 106 total quarter credit hours
- Courses (71 cr.)
- Elective courses (15 cr.)
- Dissertation (20 cr.)
- Ph.D. residencies (4 four-day sessions)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| PSYC 8000 | Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 8745 | Health Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| PSYC 8242 | Changing Health Behavior: Theory and Practice | 5 |
| RSCH 8100Y | Research, Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| PSYC 8226 | Biopsychology | 5 |
| RSCH 8200Y | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| PSYC 8748 | Stress and Coping | 5 |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 8202 | Survey Research Methods | 5 |
| PSYC 8574 OR PSYC 8573 OR PSYC 8815 |
Women’s Health OR Child and Adolescent Health OR Contemporary Gerontology/Geriatric Psychology |
5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC 8747 | Psychoneuroimmunology | 5 |
| RSCH 8300Y | Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| Quarter 7 | ||
| PSYC 8115 | Writing a Quality Prospectus | 5 |
| PSYC 8703 | Ethics and Standards of Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 8 | ||
| RSCH 8250Y OR RSCH 8350Y OR RSCH 8450Y |
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis OR Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis OR Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis |
4 |
| PSYC 8741 | Psychopharmacology | 5 |
| Quarter 9 | ||
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Quarter 10 | ||
| PSYC 9000 | Dissertation I | 5 |
| Quarter 11 | ||
| PSYC 9000 | Dissertation II | 5 |
| Quarter 12 | ||
| PSYC 9000 | Dissertation III | 5 |
| Quarter 13 | ||
| PSYC 9000 | Dissertation IV | 5 |
Elective Course
For your elective courses, select from courses in these Ph.D. in Psychology specializations: Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or Social Psychology.
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Note on Licensure
The Health Psychology specialization in the Ph.D. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
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