bachelor of arts in psychology (health concentration)
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
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Health psychology explores how psychology, biology, culture, and human behavior influence health and healthcare. It is also concerned with understanding how illnesses and interactions with healthcare systems impact mental health. If you are intrigued by the complex intersections between psychological and physical health, this unique psychology degree may be an excellent fit. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program (Health Emphasis) promotes critical and integrative thinking through instruction, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Upon completion, you are prepared to begin graduate training in mental health provision, conduct research in the field, and/or enter the workforce ready to contribute to multidisciplinary teams. A psychology degree can also be an excellent foundation for related fields such as public health, health communications, nursing, and medicine.
Dual Enrollment
Texas A&M University-Kingsville & Blinn College District
Duration
2-4 Years
Total Credit Hours
120 Hours
Requirements
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Careers And Median Salaries
Our Graduates Have Landed
Here’s where you can find our alumni:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Exposure to career and graduate study pathways in the integrative field of health psychology
- Health-related challenges from biological, cultural, and psychological perspectives
- Written, oral, and visual communication skills
- Core concepts from psychological research from practical and media-literacy perspectives
- Practical skills applied in service learning projects
- Application of professional ethics and boundaries
Faculty Spotlight
FAQ
Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, Genetic Counselor, Marriage/Family Therapist
Abnormal Psychology, Folk Medicine, Family Therapy
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031.
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bachelor oF arts in psychology (health concentration)
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Create Your Career
Health psychology explores how psychology, biology, culture, and human behavior influence health and healthcare. It is also concerned with understanding how illnesses and interactions with healthcare systems impact mental health. If you are intrigued by the complex intersections between psychological and physical health, this unique psychology degree may be an excellent fit. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program (Health Emphasis) promotes critical and integrative thinking through instruction, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Upon completion, you are prepared to begin graduate training in mental health provision, conduct research in the field, and/or enter the workforce ready to contribute to multidisciplinary teams. A psychology degree can also be an excellent foundation for related fields such as public health, health communications, nursing, and medicine.
Dual Enrollment
Texas A&M University-Kingsville & Blinn College District
Duration
2 Years
Total Credit Hours
120 Hours
Requirements
View or Download Requirements
Careers And Median Salaries
Our Graduates Have Landed
Here’s where you can find our alumni:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Exposure to career and graduate study pathways in the integrative field of health psychology
- Health-related challenges from biological, cultural, and psychological perspectives
- Written, oral, and visual communication skills
- Core concepts from psychological research from practical and media-literacy perspectives
- Practical skills applied in service learning projects
- Application of professional ethics and boundaries
Faculty Spotlight
Celeste Riley, PhD
Dr. Riley’s clinical training involved a predoctoral internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
psychology
Related Degree Programs
FAQ
Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, Genetic Counselor, Marriage/Family Therapist
Abnormal Psychology, Folk Medicine, Family Therapy
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Click here to apply now.
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