After reviewing the resources in the course materials, research the field of Health Psychology. There are
multiple facets within this field that lead to a variety of jobs/employment venues. Using credible Internet-based
resources (.org, .edu, .gov) and scholarly journal articles, identify jobs/employment opportunities within the field
of health psychology. Choose one job/employment opportunity as the focus of your discussion.
Explain the health psychology job/employment opportunity.
What type of degree or education is required for someone to hold such a job/position? Is higher education,
licensure, or certification required (i.e., bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree)? Why or why not?
What are the responsibilities of the job/position? Are there minimum requirements? If work experience is
required, is there an alternative or workaround (i.e., supervised work hours, internship, volunteering)?
Describe how the biopsychosocial model aligns with this job/position. What components of the model might be
involved?
Investigate local employment possibilities in your area. What is the earning potential (salary) for this
job/position? Is this a job/position you might consider in the future? Why or why not?
Reflect on what you learned in your employment research. What did you find interesting? Was anything
surprising to you?
What direction or trends were you able to identify as a result of your research?
Use two to three current scholarly resources to support your discussion