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School of Education - George Mason University

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Introduces health behavior in context of health psychology. Explores various theoretical models to understand health, illness and sick-role behaviors. Studies health and disease from a biopsychosocial perspective. Examines means of preventing and treating health problems. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Social/Behavioral Sciences, Encore: Well-Being
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: Fall, Spring and Summer

Current Sections

  • Spring 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 13537, Format: Online, Instructor: Katherine Goodman, Spring 2024 Section DL1 Syllabus
  • Spring 2024, Section: DL2, CRN 17456, Format: Online, Instructor: Sara Pappa

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2024, Section: B01*, CRN 41358, Format: Online, Instructor: Sara Pappa
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1*, CRN 72868, Format: Online, Instructor: Katherine Goodman
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL2*, CRN 76606, Format: Online, Instructor: Sara Pappa

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)