Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology - Integrated Wellness

Bastyr University

United States of America, Kenmore

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Bastyr University

United States of America , Kenmore

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Kenmore

Washington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Sep-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 27,570 / Year

Next Intake 22-Sep-2022

Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology - Integrated Wellness

About

The Health Psychology Integrated Wellness track explores the integration of mind, body and spirit equipping students to help people improve their quality of life. This degree track provides an excellent foundation for graduate degrees in all areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, counseling fields and mind-body studies.

The Integrated Wellness track in the Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology explores the integration of mind, body and spirit â€“ equipping students to help people improve their quality of life. The program also focuses on addressing systemic problems in society and social institutions.

The curriculum blends the study of psychology with health, the healing arts, wellness and fitness. Graduates are prepared to critically evaluate the scientific literature and relate current research and advances in health psychology to the fundamental principles of health and wellness. This track provides students with the most open electives, facilitating the opportunity to integrate the study of psychology with the many electives offered through other Bastyr undergraduate programs like nutrition, exercise science and herbal science.

A Foundation for Further Study

This degree provides an excellent foundation for graduate degrees in all areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, counseling fields and mind-body studies. Students will be well-prepared to continue on to graduate work in social work, public health, therapy and education.

Students seeking to join the workforce directly after completing their bachelor's degree have opportunities in social services, human resources, research, volunteer organizations, health services and the fitness and wellness industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion of the equivalent of two years of college course work

2.5 cumulative GPA

Grade of C or better in all basic proficiency and science requirement courses

90 quarter credits (60 semester credits), including a minimum number of credits in the basic proficiency, science and general education categories

English Program Requirements

All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways:

Official TOEFL exam results on the internet based test (iBT) with a score of 92, with a minimum speaking exam score of 26, a minimum reading exam score of 20, a minimum writing exam score of 24 and minimum listening exam score of 22; or IELTS exam score of level 6 (or 6.5 for AEAM applicants); or PTE Academic -Pearson exam results with a minimum speaking exam score of 71, a minimum reading exam score of 53, a minimum writing exam score of 62 and a minimum listening exam score of 59.
Two quarters or semesters of enrollment in liberal arts courses taught in English, totaling at least 15 quarter credits (10 semester credits) of college transferrable credits (not including vocational coursework or English as a second language courses), completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian school, with GPA of 3.0 or greater (no single course less than a C- grade or 1.7 on a 4.00 scale). Please note that the Admissions committee reserves the right to request further English proficiency documentation or the TOEFL results if desired.
AEAM applicants must have completed a two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate-level education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or from an equivalent English language institution in another country. In order to demonstrate English language proficiency, AEAM applicants must score at level 6.5 of higher on their IELTS.

Career

The Integrated Wellness track is the best choice if you plan to pursue a graduate education in psychology (i.e., clinical or counseling psychology, East-West ,or existential psychology, ecopsychology). This track is also excellent preparation for work within the health and wellness, psychosocial research, and nonprofit or governmental fields.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 27,570 / Year

How to Apply

International Students are welcome to apply to the Kenmore and San Diego campuses.

International students must enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students. To be eligible for enrollment at Bastyr University, all international student applicants must submit:

An application
Application fee
Letters of recommendation (when required)
Documentation of sufficient funds
An official evaluation of your transcripts, sent directly from a foreign credential evaluation service
A current photograph
A copy of your passport