Public Health Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in Public Health
The Public Health Minor is directed toward undergraduate students across campus, and within the College of Applied Health Sciences, who seek an introduction to the field and its disciplines, and for those who anticipate knowledge in public health will help them succeed in their careers. Pandemics, such as COVID-19, and other health concerns, have underscored the importance of public health to the successful functioning of society.
The Public Health Minor provides students an introduction to the public health field. Coursework offers students exposure to the concepts, core functions, and applications of public health in a variety of specializations including health promotion and education, epidemiology, and environmental health. Students must complete 13 hours of foundational/required courses and 6 hours of approved electives. Students can complete the program in-person, online, or using a combination of the two. More information about the Public Health Minor and how to apply can be on the Public Health Minor webpage.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Public Health
The requirements for the Minor in Public Health include four required courses that will provide students with foundational knowledge. In addition, students will be exposed to the concepts, core functions, and applications of public health in a variety of the specific disciplines including health promotion and education, epidemiology, and environmental health. The requirements represent 13 credit hours of coursework, 7 of which are offered at an advanced level. In addition, students will complete 6 hours from a list of elective courses. This will allow students the opportunity to develop expertise in a specific area of interest.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| CHLH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| CHLH 274 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| CHLH 410 | Public Health Practice | 4 |
| CHLH 469 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| Electives | choose at least 6 hours from: | 6 |
| CHLH 100 | Contemporary Health | 3 |
| CHLH 210 | Community Health Organizations | 2 |
| CHLH 250 | Health Care Systems | 3 |
| CHLH 304 | Foundations of Health Behavior | 4 |
| CHLH 330 | Disability in American Society | 3 |
| CHLH 415 | International Health | 3 |
| CHLH 421 | Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| CHLH 441 | Health Behavior and Technology | 3 |
| CHLH 455 | Health Services Financing | 3 |
| CHLH 457 | Health Planning | 3 |
| CHLH 458 | Health Administration | 3 |
| IHLT 232 | Health Equity in the United States | 3 |
| IHLT 240 | Aging and Health Policy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Programs in Kinesiology and Community Health
Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- Community Health, BS
- Kinesiology, BS
- optional concentrations
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS
- Minors
- Joint Programs
Graduate Programs
- Majors
for the Undergraduate Minor in Public Health
Kinesiology and Community Health
Kinesiology Department website
Kinesiology & Community Health faculty
College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College Catalog page
Applied Health Sciences College website
To declare the minor or ask questions about the requirements, please contact:
Dr. Andiara Schwingel, Dr. Whitney Wolff, or Staci Baxley; 217-333-2307.