Public Health Minor

The Public Health Minor prepares students to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in public health that are complementary to their primary field. The curriculum focuses on the history and philosophy of public health, organizational structures of the U.S. health system, introduction to epidemiology, and other topics in Kinesiology and Human Development. This interdisciplinary approach provides students the opportunity to enhance their degree with a public health focus that is centered on protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

Public Health Minor Worksheet

Learning Outcomes

Students who will earn a Minor in Public Health will be able to:

• • Explain the history and role of public health as an interdisciplinary field. 
  • Articulate the functions and organizational structures of the U.S. health system.
  • Describe and synthesize public health information for diverse audiences.

Coursework

Public Health Minor students are required to complete 9 units of required foundational courses, and 6 units of electives (1 course from Category 1 and 1 course from Category 2)

Foundations (9 Units)

Category 1 (3 Units)

Category 2 (3 Units)