Public Health (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2023–Spring 2024 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Public Health
Unit: School of Public Health & Information Sciences
Academic Plan Code(s): PH_ _MINOR
The Public Health minor has been designed for all students who are interested in gaining a broader understanding about the field of Public Health. The coursework for the minor offers exposure to the concepts and applications of public health in a variety of disciplines.
Students from a wide variety of majors will find a Public Health minor attractive as it assists them in broadening their understanding of patterns of Public Health and its role in our society. Any major will gain an appreciation for the applications of Public Health. The minor can be an asset to students in determining their interest in graduate studies as well as long term career goals.
The minor in Public Health requires the completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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PHPH 101 | Introduction to Public Health - SB | 3 |
PHPB 300 | Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
PHPB 301 | Health Equity - D1, SB | 3 |
PHPH 431 | Contemporary Issues in Public Health I | 3 |
PHEH 301 | Public Health and Our Environment | 3 |
Minimum Total Hours | 15 |