Public Health is an interdisciplinary field that combines the evaluation of the structural, behavioral, environmental and biological determinants of health with evidence-based policy development to protect and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations, locally and globally. The Public Health Minor is designed for students interested in pursuing careers that focus on improving public health. Current Health Science, Environmental Studies & Science, Biology, and Psychology majors are particularly suited for this area of study as well as students from all majors with an interest in public health. This minor requires that students take five courses (a minimum of 15 credits) across at least TWO disciplines from the following list. At least ONE course should be a 300-level course.
Students are required to take five courses across at least two host programs from the following list. At least one course should be a 300-level course.
Please Note: Some courses listed below have prerequisite requirements.
Health Science Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HSC 200 | Health Care for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| HSC 210 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSC 305 | Introduction to Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 315 | Global Health IT and Innovations | 3 |
| HSC 320 | Global Primary Health Care: An Introduction | 3 |
| HSC 330 | Global Environmental Health | 3 |
Biology Courses
Environmental Studies and Science Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ENV 115 | Healthy Living in a Sustainable World | 3 |
| ENS 201 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science I | 0-4 |
| ENS 202 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science I | 0-4 |
| ENV 245 | Environmental Justice | 3 |
| ENV 265 | Multiple Environmental Knowledges | 3 |
| ENV 285 | Food Revolutions: The Politics | 3 |
| ENV 260 | Climate Change | 3 |
| ENV 297M | Topic: Humans and Ecosystems | 3 |
| ENV 297P | Topics: Urban Environmental Geography | 3 |
| ENV 310 | Environmental Policy and Sustainable Governance | 3 |
| ENV 320 | Environmental Assessment | 3 |
Psychology Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| PSY 296K | Understanding a Globalized World | 3 |
| PSY 202 | Psychology of Violence | 3 |
| PSY 209 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 278 | Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 311 | Biological Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 696P | Psychology of Health, Well-being, and Happiness: Biopsychosocial, Cultural, & Spiritual Perspectives | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
