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Health Psychology, Ph.D.
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Program Overview
The Health Psychology Doctoral Program is dedicated to conducting basic and applied research examining the contribution of biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental factors to health and illness. A particular emphasis of the Health Psychology program is on the development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention and treatment interventions that involve multiple disciplines. The program has links with other colleges, departments, and programs in the University including the College of Health and Human Services, College of Education, and the Gerontology Program which allows students to select health courses across disciplines.
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Behavioral Science Concentration
The Behavioral Science Concentration emphasizes both basic and applied research examining the biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental correlates of health and illness. It is ideal for students interested in the experimental or differential study of the various determinants and consequences of health related behavior, decision making, and health outcomes in non-clinical contexts and populations.
Clinical Psychology Concentration
The Clinical Health Psychology Concentration is an APA-accredited* Clinical Psychology program that is housed within the Health Psychology Ph.D. program at UNC Charlotte. Accordingly, graduate students in this program receive training in both foundational clinical psychology skills (e.g., assessment, psychotherapy, research), as well as clinical health psychology-specific skills (e.g., clinical practice and research with people with physical health conditions).
Community Psychology Concentration
UNC Charlotte’s Community Psychology Training Program is the recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Education Award, from the Society for Community Research and Action, 1 of 4 programs in the nation to receive this prestigious award. The Community Psychology Training Program is comprised of 3 separate but related components, which provide education in community psychology for students at different levels. Each component is very applied in nature, helping students develop community based research and practice skills, which enable them to make a difference in their communities.
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