• The program provides a study of biological, social, developmental, and cognitive bases of health and human behavior, with concentrated emphasis on how an adjustment in these realms serves as the platform for later health and chronic disease outcomes.
  • The program also cultivates advanced competence in research methodology required to interpret and evaluate applied research data.
  • For students in both thesis and non-thesis options, elective courses in the domains of experimental and applied psychology, health psychology, infant-family mental health, cultural competence, and other basic and applied areas round out coursework requirements for the degree.