Course Catalog Information (24-25)
PSYC 11
Psychology of Wellness
Course Description
This course is an exploration of the research, related concepts, factors, and practices that contribute to overall health and wellness. It emphasizes holism: the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual components of wellness. It is interdisciplinary in nature drawing on source materials from positive, cross-cultural, clinical, and health psychology, holistic health, and neuroscience. The course will entail academic, experiential, and interactive learning. It requires students to actively engage in course material through reading, writing, participating in class and home practices, and applying methods for improving well-being in their daily lives.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of holistic approaches to health and wellness.
- Review and summarize the basis of positive psychology.
- Implement the models of health promotion to facilitate behavioral change.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly PSYC 051
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5 PSYC 1
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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