Class Details

PSYC 11
Psychology of Wellness

Course Description

This course is an exploration of the research, related concepts, factors, and practices that contribute to overall health and wellness. It emphasizes holism: the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual components of wellness. It is interdisciplinary in nature drawing on source materials from positive, cross-cultural, clinical, and health psychology, holistic health, and neuroscience. The course will entail academic, experiential, and interactive learning. It requires students to actively engage in course material through reading, writing, participating in class and home practices, and applying methods for improving well-being in their daily lives.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
PSYC-011-01Z-: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

PSYC 1.