John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Masters of Science In Health Psychology

The Master of Science in Health Psychology degree program prepares students to address the relationships between physical and mental health. This program prepares students for jobs and doctoral programs that emphasize mental and physical illness prevention, health promotion and strategies to identify and address health disparities.

It is an excellent precursor for those students who would like to pursue a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in health psychology or clinical psychology.
Some coursework is offered on campus, while other courses are provided online.
Classes are currently taught in-person during the day and evening, with plans to add online and hybrid classes next year.

M.S. in Health Psychology Curriculum Guide

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A Statement of Interest is required (used to assess interest and writing skills).

Program Highlights

Graduates will be prepared for a doctoral program in health, clinical and other subspecialties and for a variety of employment opportunities:

Behavioral health case manager
Survey specialist
Research associate
Neuropsychological associates
Psychometrists
Behavioral health evaluators
Community health worker
Research consultants
Behavioral health science writers

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Application deadline date: For Fall admission - July 1
For additional information contact:
Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Phyllis Ford-Booker
Email: bookerp@ncat.edu
Phone: (336) 285-2269
Main Office: (336) 285-2267

Program Courses

Foundations of Health Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience
Ethics and Equity in Health Psychology
Multicultural Frameworks in Preventive
Psychology of Health Intervention
Applied Neuropsychology and Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychopharmacology
Program Development and Evaluation
Health
Neuropsychological Assessment
Health Promotion and Wellness across
Data Analytics for Behavioral Sciences
Community Health
Health and Aging
Research Methods for Behavioral Sciences
Qualitative Research Methods for
Special Topics in Health Psychology
Practicum

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Application, including a $65 fee

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 12 credit hours of psychology courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, including at least one introductory statistics course and one research methods course

Minimum 3.0 GPA in the bachelor's degree program

Official transcripts

Three recommendations

A personal statement of interest

English language proficiency for non-native speakers (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS or PTE)

The GRE is not required