Minor in Public Health
The Public Health Minor has been designed for undergraduate students who seek an introduction to the field and its disciplines, and for those who feel knowledge in public health will help them succeed in their careers. The coursework for the Public Health Minor offers exposure to concepts, core functions, and applications of public health in a variety of specializations including health promotion and education, epidemiology, and environmental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of public health to the successful functioning of society. Students can complete the program in-person, online, or using a combination of the two.
A minimum of 19 credit hours is required to earn a Minor in Health Administration. These include:
- 13 hours of required coursework
- 6 hours of elective coursework
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.
Minor Requirements
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Required courses (13 credit hours): |
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HK 111 Introduction to Public Health |
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HK 207 Introduction to Epidemiology |
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HK 410 Public Health Practice |
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HK 408 Environmental Health |
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Elective Courses (6 credit hours): |
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HK 110 Contemporary Health |
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HK 305 Community Health Organizations |
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HK 206 Health Care Systems |
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HK 300 Health Behav Theories and Applications |
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HK 302 Disability in American Society |
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HK 414 International Health |
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HK 416 Applied Health Data Analysis |
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HK 401 Health Behavior and Technology |
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HK 417 Health Services Financing |
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HK 420 Community Health Assessment and Planning |
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HK 421 Health Administration |
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IHLT 271 Health Equity in the United States |
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HK 272 Aging and Health Policy |
To officially declare this minor, complete this online form.