PSYCH 255: Health Psychology at Queens College
3 credits · Spring 2027
Health Psychology (PSYCH 255) at Queens College has 1 way to take it in Spring 2027. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Jennifer Valad.
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Requirements
PRE: PSYCH 101
About this course
This course examines how biological, psychological and social factors affect the health of an individual. This includes a comprehensive look at the prevention and treatment of illness, the relationship between the patient and practitioner, and the role of stress and coping on health. Medical research and the role of the Food and Drug Administration will be examined. Also, this course will cover the biology of chronic health issues and the psychological impact of living with them. Other topics include psychoneuroimmunology, alternative medicines, and acute illness. The COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis will be covered in depth, along with health disparities across racial and gender lines.
Professors for PSYCH 255 at Queens, Spring 2027
- Jennifer ValadChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.6 (88) · difficulty 2.1/5 · 85% would take again
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PSYCH 255 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 11:45 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
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Questions about PSYCH 255 at Queens
- Who teaches PSYCH 255 at Queens in Spring 2027?
- Jennifer Valad is listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PSYCH 255 at Queens hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PSYCH 255 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.