<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Science in Health Psychology combines a foundational education in psychology theories and systems with coursework providing study in the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of heath, illness, and nutrition. Health psychology courses cover the benefits of positive psychology, emotions and temperament, and the psychology trauma. Foundations coursework addresses major schools of thought in psychology, human development theories, physiological factors in cognitive and behavioral development, social psychology, and research methods. You can choose between completing a 100-hour non-clinical internship or a capstone. In the final capstone course, you will demonstrate your understanding of concepts and theories discussed in the program through extensive research into a specific health psychology topic. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in National University's Master of Science in Health Psychology, you must have a bachelor's degree. An academic background in psychology, health, or nutrition could be helpful, but is not required. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Science in Health Psychology requires the completion of 30 credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Master of Science in Health Psychology</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5301</td><td> Foundations in Health Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5302</td><td>Stress and Coping</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5303</td><td>Behavioral Nutrition</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5107</td><td>Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5304</td><td>Collaborative Care and Mental Health Policy</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5110</td><td>Applied Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6305 <br /> <b>OR</b><br /> PSY 6311 </td><td> Capstone in Health Psychology <br /> <br />Internship in Health Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Choose three electives:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6104</td><td>Positive Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6110</td><td>Clinical Survey of Substance Abuse and Dependence</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6120</td><td>Temperament and Emotions</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6107</td><td>Adult Psychopathology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6111</td><td>Death and Dying</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6117</td><td>Psychology of Trauma</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6304</td><td>Coaching for Health and Wellness</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of National University's Master of Science in Health Psychology, you could pursue clinical, research, or consulting jobs in a variety of professional environments. You might oversee the development, analysis, and implementation of health programs, such as weight loss or smoking cessation programs in clinics, community health centers, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, or nutrition centers. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Clinical Health Counselor </li><li>Health Service Manager </li><li>Public Health Program Analyst</li></ul>