Courses

SABR 2930, 4930 or 6930
Health Psychology- South of the Border (3 credits)
Dr. Rebecca Rogers

From a US perspective, health psychology involves the dynamic relationship between one’s mental and physical health. It applies traditional psychological concepts to health and healthcare. Those who study health psychology need to understand the health and healthcare of the society in order to effectively use the principles of health psychology. What is health and healthcare like south of the border? Do “traditional” (i.e., US) health psychology theories and concepts apply south of the border? Can we effectively apply the strategies of US’s health psychology to another culture? With this unique experience, students will learn by doing. We will explore the culture of Peru and learn about the health and healthcare of South America. Learning activities will include: museum and hospital tours; work with a nearby women’s health clinic; travel to remote villages and observation of healthcare providers.

For this trip, students may enroll in one of three courses: 2960, 4960, 6960. Prerequisites and requirements vary by course. Please email the instructor, at rrogers@aug.edu, for more information.