Health Psychology
Are you interested in the connection between psychology and health? Would you like to use that knowledge to make a difference in yourself and in the community? Find what you are looking for in Bastyr's health psychology program.
With a progressive focus on the interrelationship between health and the body, mind and spirit, Bastyr's program equips students with the tools to help people improve their quality of life. The program also maintains a focus on addressing systemic problems in society and social institutions.
Advantages of the Health Psychology Program
- Extensive and rigorous study in the core areas of psychology
- Substantial exploration of cutting-edge and emerging areas of psychology and health, such as psychology and spirituality, interdisciplinary collaboration and ecopsychology
- Innovative curriculum with a unique focus on holistic psychology and its interrelationship with physical health and spirituality
- Small class sizes with highly experienced faculty who are committed and accessible to students
- Vibrant university community of like-minded learners and faculty
- Opportunities to take electives in other areas of natural health such as nutrition and herbal sciences
- Opportunity to complete a senior research thesis
Undergraduate Degree Programs
The bachelor of science degree with a major in health psychology offers students a choice of two tracks. This track system provides students an opportunity to direct their focus of study, allowing them to tailor their undergraduate experience to more fully meet their interests.
Graduate Degree Program
Career Opportunities
The bachelor of science with a major in health psychology at Bastyr provides an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue graduate degrees in all areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, counseling fields and mind-body studies. More specifically, students who choose the health psychology track will be well-prepared to continue graduate work in all areas of psychology, social work, public health, nutrition, therapy and education. Students pursuing the health psychology and human biology/pre-med track will be soundly prepared to continue graduate studies in the biomedical field including naturopathic and allopathic medicine, nursing, nutrition, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, physical and occupational therapy.
Students seeking to join the workforce directly after completing their bachelor's degree have opportunities in social services, human resources, research, volunteer organizations, health services, and the fitness and wellness industry.
See examples of the types of careers our health psychology graduates enter into.
