Beginning in Fall 2025, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) BA in Psychology degree program will offer students the opportunity to focus on the field of Health Psychology as part of their advanced coursework.
“We’re excited to introduce the new Health Psychology track in our online psychology undergraduate program,” said Dr. Carla Marquez-Lewis, academic director of the CUNY SPS online psychology programs. “This addition gives our students a powerful foundation for careers in mental health, health education, and other fields where understanding the connection between mind and body is essential.”
Under this new track, students will explore the relationship between psychology science and health behavior, illness, and care systems as a way to increase their knowledge of Health Psychology and further tailor their competencies to career opportunities in healthcare.
The track’s coursework will provide students with a robust knowledge base in the psychological study of behavioral health and in the rigorous use of methodologies for conducting health-focused research in community and clinical settings. As part of this curriculum, students will take core classes Health Psychology (PSY 362) and Health Behavior Change (PSY 364), along with an elective.
Designed to serve as a foundation for the Health Psychology field, this new track will support students interested in exploring careers in mental health, public health, health education, research, clinical psychology, and allied health, among others.
Health Psychology is the latest track offered to BA in Psychology students. Other track options for undergrads in the program include Organizational Psychology, Psychological Development, and Psychopathology. Through these four tracks, students will develop competencies in communication skills, sociocultural and international awareness, personal development, and career planning and development.
Like the rest of the CUNY SPS BA in Psychology program, students following the Health Psychology track will be able to pursue their studies completely online, allowing them to read course materials, participate in class discussions, and complete assignments on their own time and schedule.
In related news, a Certificate in Health Psychology has been approved and will launch in Spring 2025 at CUNY SPS. More information on this program to come shortly.
Recognized for its quality, affordability, and accessibility, the CUNY SPS BA in Psychology program has been ranked among the top ten in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology programs over the past few years, along with other top ratings.
Interested BA in Psychology students may choose the Health Psychology track as part of their Fall 2025 coursework. For more information on this track and the program, visit here.
About the CUNY SPS BA in Psychology Program
The CUNY SPS BA in Psychology online degree program focuses on scientifically studying the human mind and behavior. Throughout the program, students also gain a solid foundation in research methodology, motivation, learning, social behavior, and development that they can apply toward a variety of careers in psychology and related fields as well as graduate studies. Recognized for its quality, the CUNY SPS BA in Psychology program is ranked annually among the top ten in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology programs.
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies
As New York's leading online school since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule.
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