The required courses in this certificate reflect foundational component areas of psychology that focus on (a) human growth and development, both physically and psychologically and (b) positive and negative mental health, with an emphasis on mental health and developmental disorders. The prescribed electives include courses that focus on a variety of aspects of health and well-being and five of the six courses include practical applications of psychology, including the deployment and interpretation of psychological tests, therapeutic techniques, creation and monitoring of plans for personal growth and change, and the creation and application of reward systems. Following completion of this certificate, successful students should be able to: describe health;
identity health challenges at different life stages; and identify and implement evidence-based techniques for improving health and well-being.
- Required courses:
PBSI 306 Abnormal Psychology
PBSI 307 Developmental Psychology - Select 3 of the following:
PBSI 305 Psychology of Adjustment
PBSI 336 Drugs & Behavior
PBSI 360 Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
PBSI 414 Behavior Principles
PBSI 425 Psychology of Emotion
PBSI 440 Hormones and Behavior
PBSI 445 Psychological and Social Determinants of Health Disparities
PBSI 450 Clinical Psychology
PBSI 470 Psychological Testing and Measurement