Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology—Premedical Track

Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS

Year I–Fall

BIO 150Biology I Lab 1
BIO 151Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
ITM 101Introduction to the Major 1
LIB 111Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 151Calculus I3
Semester Total 14

Year I–Spring

BEH 250Health Psychology 3
BIO 152/LBiology II: Biology of Organisms (w/Lab) 4
LIB 112Expository Writing II  3
LIB 133Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power, and Society 3

Additional Required Course* 3
Semester Total 16

Year II–Fall

BIO 255/LMedical Microbiology (w/Lab) 4
CHE 131/LChemical Principles I (w/Lab) 4
MAT 261Statistics 3
 Additional Required Course* 3
Semester Total 14

Year II–Spring

BEH 101Health Psychology Seminar I 1
BEH 451Research Methods in Health & Behavior 3
CHE 132/LChemical Principles II (w/Lab) 4
LIB 220Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals 3
MAT 461Biostatistics3
 Additional Required Course* 3
Semester Total 17

Year III–Fall

BEH 456Applications of Research Methods 1
CHE 231/LOrganic Chemistry I (w/Lab) 4
LIB 512Healthcare Ethics 3
PBH 250Introduction to Public Health 3

Additional Required Course*3
Semester Total 16

Year III–Spring

BEH 102Health Psychology Seminar II 1
CHE 232/4Organic Chemistry II (w/Lab) 4
PSB 412Medical Patients' Rights and Professionals' Liabilities 3
 Additional Required Courses* 6
Semester Total 14

Year IV–Fall

BEH 103Health Psychology Seminar III 1
BIO 360Cellular Biochemistry 4
LIB 590Health Psychology Field Placement I 3
PHY 280/LPhysics I (w/Lab) 4

Additional Required Course*3
Semester Total 15

Year IV–Spring

LIB 592Health Psychology Capstone Seminar 3
PHY 284/LPhysics II w/ Lab 4
 Additional Required Course* 9
Semester Total 16
Total Degree Credits 122

**Additional Required Courses List

  • BEH 260 Lifestyle Medicine
  • BEH 341 Biological Psychology
  • BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology
  • BEH 352 Human Development Through the Life Cycle
  • Two Health-Specific BEH Courses (see university catalog)
  • One HUM Elective Course
  • One SSC Elective Course
  • 3 General Elective Credits