Health & Wellbeing Concentration
Tailor your Psychology degree with a Health & Wellbeing concentration and explore the impact of biological, social, and physical factors at Champlain College.
Use psychological science to improve mental and physical health.
While a background in psychology can take you into almost any industry, directly focusing on mental and physical health is a very popular career path—after all, it’s why many students choose psychology in the first place. The relationship between physical health and psychological wellbeing is also a fascinating field, which offers many innovative career opportunities.
Dive into fascinating topics like the psychology of relationships, the science behind health psychology, how to use music or writing to improve wellbeing, and how to utilize scientific approaches to assess and increase wellbeing of different populations. With our Health & Wellbeing concentration, you will develop your analytical skills and build a toolbox of traditional and contemporary resources that can be implemented in a variety of career settings. Through courses in this concentration, you can:
- Learn more about the skills and the different approaches that a psychologist can use to increase wellbeing—exploring different approaches to counseling, music therapy, expressive writing, etc.
- Learn how to build, evaluate, and apply different types of interventions, targeting health and wellbeing-related problems. For example, your classes will help you reflect on interventions targeting stress management, emotion regulation, the role of attachment styles to promote healthy relationships, different approaches to music therapy, and behavioral modifications, just to name a few.
- You will also be able to pursue research opportunities as well as intervention-based professional internships linked to the field of emotional wellbeing, healthy aging, and health psychology.
Courses in the Health & Wellbeing Concentration
A program concentration must be declared before the start of Year 3.
Students will choose four (4) of the classes from this list:
You might also be interested in these…
Based on your interest in the Health & Wellbeing concentration, we thought you also might like to check out these other academic programs and opportunities.
-
Areas of Study
-
Education, Humanities & the Sciences
The born educator, the team player, the change maker, the advocate. Which of these human-centered majors fits you career goals?
-
More Inside Academics
Majors & Programs
With more than 100 professional areas of study—and career-relevant work experience built into each and every program—a Champlain degree offers a huge advantage when marketing yourself to prospective employers.
Different by Design
Fueled by purpose, our future-focused education is relevant today and years ahead of its time.
Career-Focused
You need an education that will do more than simply prepare you for a theoretical world; it needs to get you ready for the real one.
Schools & Divisions
Where career-focused academics meet a culture of collaboration, innovation, and hands-on experience.
Study Abroad
Become a globally engaged professional. Our study abroad programs provide many pathways to life-changing experiences.
Academic Support
Make the grade, make your mark, and make the most of your experience with Champlain support right from the start.
Graduate School Partner Programs
Options for Champlain undergraduate students to obtain an advanced degree through simplified admissions processes and articulation agreements.
Faculty