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2025 Spring > UGRD > PSYCH > PSYCH 436

Religion, Spirituality, and Health

Course #: PSYCH 436

Description:
Students in this course will critically evaluate the empirical evidence and methodological issues in a growing body of research that links religion and spirituality to various health outcomes across the lifespan including: coping with cancer and HIV/AIDS; mental illness including anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia; alcohol and drug use; and mortality. Students also will explore the effects of Western and Eastern religious and spiritual practices intended to promote physical and mental well-being.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-reqs = PSYCH 201 or NURSING 320 or SOCIOL/CRMJUS L351 and PSYCH 215/315 or PSYCH 210/300

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8740 MW
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Kozmova,Miloslava Wheatley W01-0057
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-reqs = PSYCH 201 or NURSING 320 or SOCIOL/CRMJUS L351 and PSYCH 215/315 or PSYCH 210/300
Course Attributes: