Sample Topics:

• Biopsychosocial Model & Methodology
• Obesity, Dieting & Exercise
• Self Control & Health Behavior Change
• Health Communications
• Stress
• Psychoneuroimmunology
• PNI III & Lifespan Stress
• Placebo
• Patient-Provider Interactions
• Pain
• Substance Abuse
• Social Support
• Diseases of the Heart
• Cancer

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals: 

Knowledge Base in Psychology

• Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
• Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
• Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

• Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
• Demonstrate psychology information literacy
• Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

• Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice
• Build & enhance personal relationships

Communication

• Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
• Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

• Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
• Exhibit self-efficacy & self-regulation
• Refine project-management skills
• Enhance teamwork capacity
• Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation