C.G.S. in Health Psychology
For additional information contact program director:
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Christine Marco, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Director of M.A. in Psychology Program Horace Mann 311 (401) 456-8598 psychgradprgm@ric.edu |
Purpose
The Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Health Psychology provides post-baccalaureate education to people interested in health-related fields of work. The knowledge gained in this program has applications for careers in health-related research, patient care, and public health policy.
Objectives
- To gain knowledge of the major concepts and theoretical perspectives in health psychology.
- To gain n understanding of research design and analysis in health psychology.
- To write effectively and professionally about health psychology.
Program Details
- A minimum of 16 credits to complete
- Small class sizes
- Students may attend part-time or full-time (9+ credits)
Admission Requirements
Admission to the C.G.S. in Health Psychology program is determined by the quality of the total application which includes:
- Completed application form and nonrefundable application fee
- Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- Prior coursework in Introductory Psychology and Research Methods.
- Official transcripts from all college-level coursework taken (including courses taken at community colleges and graduate courses)
- Statement of professional goals
- Letters of recommendation that address potential to succeed in a graduate program of study
- Interview may be required
- Plan of Study (see below)
Plan of Study
After being conditionally accepted into the program, applicants will be assigned an academic advisor and must consult with this advisor to develop a Plan of Study (POS). The POS lists the required and elective courses that the student will take to fulfill the requirements of the program, and is filed with the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Arts & Sciences. The POS and all changes to the POS require prior approval of the Advisor, the department Chair, and the Dean of Arts and Sciences. FORMAL ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM IS NOT COMPLETED UNTIL THE PLAN OF STUDY IS ON FILE IN THE GRADUATE OFFICE.
Course Requirements
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 424 | Health Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 500 | Research Design and Analysis I (*) | 3 |
| PSYC 501 | Research Design and Analysis II (*) | 3 |
| Two additional courses from | ||
| HED 507 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| OR | ||
| NURS 507 | Epidemiology and Health Statistics | 3 |
| NURS 508 | Public Health Science | 3 |
| PSYC 558 | Seminar in Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 560 | Current Issues in Psychology (**) | 3 |
| *This ocurse must be completed within the first three semesters | ||
| **This course must be on an approved health-related topic | ||
Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Graduate Program Policies
Students must adhere to and are responsible for following all the general policies of Graduate Programs in Arts & Sciences. A copy may be obtained from the following link:
For Application Form and Assistantship/Scholarship Applications:
All application forms are available at http://www.ric.edu/facultyArtsSciences/graduate_requirements.php
Deadlines for admission are March 1 and November 1 for the following semester. Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for admission so long as there are available seats. Please note that applications received after these deadline may not be processed in time to register for the next semester.
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