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 |