Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology—Premedical TrackVariations 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.
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Year I–Fall |
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| BIO 150 | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BIO 151 | Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Calculus I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
Year I–Spring |
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| BEH 250 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 152/L | Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power, and Society | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
Year II–Fall |
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| BIO 255/L | Medical Microbiology (w/Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 131/L | Chemical Principles I (w/Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
Year II–Spring |
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| BEH 101 | Health Psychology Seminar I | 1 |
| BEH 451 | Research Methods in Health & Behavior | 3 |
| CHE 132/L | Chemical Principles II (w/Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| MAT 461 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
Year III–Fall |
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| BEH 456 | Applications of Research Methods | 1 |
| CHE 231/L | Organic Chemistry I (w/Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| PBH 250 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
Year III–Spring |
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| BEH 102 | Health Psychology Seminar II | 1 |
| CHE 232/4 | Organic Chemistry II (w/Lab) | 4 |
| PSB 412 | Medical Patients' Rights and Professionals' Liabilities | 3 |
| Additional Required Courses* | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
Year IV–Fall |
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| BEH 103 | Health Psychology Seminar III | 1 |
| BIO 360 | Cellular Biochemistry | 4 |
| LIB 590 | Health Psychology Field Placement I | 3 |
| PHY 280/L | Physics I (w/Lab) | 4 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
Year IV–Spring |
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| LIB 592 | Health Psychology Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| PHY 284/L | Physics 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