Minor in Public Health

The Minor in Public Health offers students a dynamic opportunity to explore how health is shaped by social, environmental, and behavioral factors and how communities can promote wellness at every level. Through a sequence of core courses and learning opportunities, students will gain foundational knowledge in several aspects of public health including health promotion, epidemiology, health policy, and community-based programming. This minor is ideal for those who want to deepen their understanding of public health systems, support community health initiatives, or complement a major in health-related disciplines.

Public Health Minor Curriculum Requirements
PHE 1700 Public Health and Society – 3 hrs
PHE 2400 Public Health Epidemiology – 3 hrs
Electives (Select 9 hours)
COMM 2700 Introduction to Health Communication – 3 hrs
INST 2420 The Science of Personal and Public Protection – 3 hrs
PHE 1500 Public Health Nutrition and Sustainability – 3 hrs
PHE 2500 United States Healthcare Policy – 3 hrs
PHE 3200 Global Health – 3 hrs
PSYC 1060 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences – 4 hrs
PSYC 2610 Social Psychology – 3 hrs
SOCL 3030 Poverty, Wealth, and Inequality – 3 hrs
SYE 4204 Health Equity: Issues with Minority Health – 3 hrs