MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Master of Science in Health Psychology
Health psychologists use the scientific method to
understand the interaction of biological, psycho-
logical, and social factors that affect both health
and illness.
As a master's student at Northcentral University
in the Health Psychology program, you will
examine the application of psychological
principles that can prevent illness, improve
personal health outcomes and impact health
care systems at large. You will focus on the
psychological study of health, wellness and
illness, along with recovery, from the perspective
that these phenomena arise from a combination
of physical, behavioral, and social conditions.
Behavioral nutrition, collaborative care and
mental health policies, and research methodolo-
gies are critically important to the field of health
psychology. You will also be able to select
electives focusing on such topics as substance
abuse, adult psychopathology, trauma and
wellness.
At the culmination of this MS program, you
have the option of completing a capstone
project or an internship of approximately 100
hours working in the field. This gives you the
opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of
professional competencies, and apply what you
have learned in your studies to develop real
world applicable skills.
Our program helps prepare you for a career to
work in education, the health and wellness
industry, or the helping professions.
Program at a Glance:
Total Credit Hours: 30
Courses: 10
Recommended Completion Time: 20 Months
Optional Internship
*NCU's psychology programs are not
licensure programs, and do not prepare an
individual to become a licensed psychology
or counseling professional. Students in the
MS in Health Psychology program may
choose a non-clinical internship.
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