Community Health, Minor

In this minor, students will learn about how our social, political and economic environment shapes population health, about the structure of the U.S. health system, and about how to apply the empirical skills of epidemiology. They will also gain expertise in major topic areas. All electives offered by the Public Health Department satisfy the elective requirement, including the current courses listed here.

Students minoring in Community Health are required to complete a minimum of 5 courses and 18 credit hours. No more than one course may be applied from the student’s academic major. No more than one course in the minor may be transferred from another institution. Each course in the minor must be completed with a grade of C or higher.