Mind-Body Medicine, Specialization in Applied Psychophysiology, Ph.D.

Applied Psychophysiology is the sub-specialty of psychophysiology that uses knowledge of the biological bases of various behaviors in conjunction with numerous psychological techniques to help people moderate medical symptoms, manage anxiety and depression, or enhance academic, artistic, and sports performance.

Students in the applied psychophysiology specialization will take basic science courses on psychophysiology, the science of mind and body, and on the technology of psychophysiological recording. They will master basic interventions in biofeedback and hypnosis and select from a menu of evidence-based skills courses including stress management, optimal functioning, heart rate variability biofeedback, and EEG biofeedback.

Specialization Requirements - 15 credits

APH 5051 - Fundamentals of Psychophysiology 3 credit(s)
APH 5622 - Basic Training and Education in Biofeedback 3 credit(s) (2-day RC)
APH 5101 - Psychophysiological Recording, Assessment, and Interventions 3 credit(s) (2-day RC)

Choose two - 6 credits

APH 5271 - EEG Biofeedback: Assessment and Intervention 3 credit(s)
APH 5571 - Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback 3 credit(s)
APH 5221 - Stimulation Technologies 3 credit(s)
APH 5201 - Principles and Theories of Stress Management 3 credit(s) *
APH 5451 - Optimal Functioning: Psychophysiological Applications in the Community, School, Sports, and Workplace 3 credit(s)
APH 5620 - Basic Training and Education in Hypnosis 3 credit(s)

Notes

The average time to complete the 75-78 degree requirements with or without a specialization is 4.5 to 5.5 years.
A listing of acceptable CIMHS courses and electives is available in the university catalog and online Master Index. Students may also choose electives from other academic departments.
The PhD MBM degree does not qualify graduates for medical licensure.
Courses marked with an asterisk require prerequisites.

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