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Public Health Minor

The public health minor (18 credits) will serve to engage students in the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society. Courses identified will include the basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection. The minor will also include understanding of the socioeconomic, behavioral, and biological factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities. Communication skills will be emphasized through writing, critical thinking, and other methods of oral and visual/electronic communication. 

Required Courses (12 credits)

  • PH 101 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
  • STAT 330 Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
  • PH 474 Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • SOC 235 Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Writing Course Requirement (choose one course for 3 credits)

  • ENGL 321 Writing in the Technical Professions (3 credits)
  • ENGL 324 Writing in the Sciences (3 credits)
  • ENGL 325 Writing in the Health Professions (3 credits)
  • ENGL 326 Writing in the Design Professions (3 credits)
  • ENGL 358 Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences (3 credits)

Elective Courses (choose one course for 3 credits)

  • HNES 200 Principles of Nutrition (3 credits)
  • MICR 202 and 202L Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
  • POL 215 Problems and Policies in American Government (3 credits)
  • SOC 431 – Environmental Sociology (3 credits)

 


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