PS5111 Fundamentals of Motivation and Behavior Change
This course is only offered on the California campus. This course introduces students to the biopsychosocial model with an emphasis on behavior change theories as they relate to health promotion, to include the transtheoretical model, social cognition theory, learning theories and the health belief model. Students explore factors that may serve as barriers to behavior and lifestyle change and identify strategies that support motivation, self-efficacy and relapse prevention.
Prerequisite
Admission into MSNW program