Psychology & Public Health

Psychology/Public Health 374
Closed
Drew University
Madison, New Jersey, United States
Graham Cousens
Graham Cousens He / Him
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
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Timeline
  • January 22, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 22, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
4/4 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Digital marketing Data analysis Public health Healthcare Communications
Skills
psychological health chronic diseases online communication health promotion resilience project scoping adaptability research psychology
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Drew University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


In this program, learners delve into the intricate relationship between psychological factors and physical well-being. They will explore a range of issues, including health-promoting and health-compromising behaviors, patient-provider interactions, the role of psychology in healthcare service utilization, resilience, and coping strategies for stress, pain, and chronic diseases. The course also covers the field of psychoneuroimmunology, which examines the interactions between the mind and the immune system.


Our Ideal Partner:

We are looking for business owners who are passionate about collaborating with students to advance public health and psychology. Ideal projects come with a clear business problem statement in the realm of psychological health. These projects can be research-focused, task-focused, or a combination of both. We encourage employers to be open to negotiating the project scope, as adaptability is key to a successful collaboration.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
24 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations


Project timeline
  • January 22, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 22, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Applying psychological research, theories, and principles to enhance biomedical approaches for promoting health and treating illness
  • Conducting health data analysis
  • Reviewing the nature of the stress response and its impact on the etiology and course of many health problems as well as how behavioral and cognitive methods can help in coping with stress
  • Reporting on how to improve health and reduce health disparity globally
  • Writing health-focused materials for marketing and communication purposes


Past projects include:

  • Creating podcasts with a public health message
  • Public health promotion (mental health, stress, diet, exercise)
  • Developing a marketing plan

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?