The public health minor consists of 19 credits. The minor will provide students with an overview of the purpose of public health and the foundational principles essential to improving and protecting the health of the population. It complements a variety of majors and is especially valuable to students interested in pursuing health-focused careers. Through the minor, students will gain an understanding of the factors that influence population and individual health.

Course Title Hours
Required courses
PHLT 101Public Health: Past, Present and Future3
PHLT 203How Health Policy and Health Systems Work3
PHLT 205Introductory Data Science for Public Health4
PHLT 300Epidemiology: The Science of Public Health3
PHLT 302Health Promotion: Theory and Practice3
PHLT 305Health in a Global World3
Total Hours19