Program Details
The bachelor’s in Health Psychology program examines how psychological, behavioral, cultural, and social factors influence health and illness. Graduates will be prepared to work in the healthcare industry or for further graduate study.
Students will learn techniques for working with people on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral management techniques. Skills gained in this program can help enhance performance and satisfaction of employees in businesses and organizations, help children develop skills in educational settings, and improve the lives of adults with disabilities. Graduates will be equipped with effective communication skills to be able to counsel patients and discover techniques to improve behavioral health diagnoses.
Some of the topics studied in this online bachelor’s in Psychology degree program include:
- Foundations of health psychology
- Principles of counseling
- Stress and pain management
- Abnormal psychology
- Health promotion through the lifespan
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Northwestern St. Paul is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- Evidence of a new birth in Jesus Christ
- Three years of post-high school work/life experience