Interdisciplinary Minor in Health Technology
for the Undergraduate Minor in Health Technology
The Health Technology Interdisciplinary Minor focuses on the intersection of human factors, technology, and health. In this minor students will be introduced to the breadth of the field of health technology while being exposed to introductory computer programming skills and human factors. Through electives, students will further explore technical and health specific applications of health technology.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Health Technology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 10 | |
| Introduction to Health Technology | ||
| Health Behavior and Technology | ||
| Human Factors | ||
| Choose a computing course: | 3 | |
| Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose One (1) from Health & Human Behavior electives: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Health | ||
| Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health | ||
| Health Care Systems | ||
| Introduction to Medical Ethics | ||
| Health Equity in the United States | ||
| Aging and Health Policy | ||
| Health Behavior Theories and Applications | ||
| Social & Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Tech-Driven Health Intervention | ||
| Technology, Health, and Aging | ||
| Rehabilitation Biomechanics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Human Performance and Cognition in Context | ||
| Cognition in the Wild | ||
| Hearing Health and Society | ||
| Augmentative & Alternative Communication | ||
| Technology in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Disability in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Choose One(1) from Engineering/Computing/Information Science electives: | 3 | |
| UI/UX Design for Non-Majors | ||
| Data Visualization and Communication | ||
| Introduction to Data Analytics Applications in Business | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| User Interface Design | ||
| Introduction to Bioinformatics | ||
| Social Visualization | ||
| Data Science and Engineering | ||
| Biomedical Imaging | ||
| Biosensors | ||
| Real World Algorithms for IoT and Data Science | ||
| Sensors and Instrumentation | ||
| Analysis of Data | ||
| Independent Study (approved by Health Technology advisor) | ||
or IE 497 | Independent Study | |
| Special Topics (approved by Health Technology advisor) | ||
or IE 498 | Special Topics | |
| Computing for ISE | ||
| Simulation | ||
| Design for Six Sigma | ||
| User Experience Design In Action | ||
| Introduction to Programming Python for Data Science | ||
| Introduction to HCI | ||
| The Design of Usable Information Interfaces | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Data Storytelling | ||
| Mobile Applications | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Health Technology
- health technology field overview
- human factors methods and techniques
- health behavior theory related to health technology
- introductory computing skills relevant to health technology
- deeper knowledge in health & human behavior
- deeper knowledge in engineering/computing/information science
Programs in Health and Kinesiology
Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- Community Health, BS
- Kinesiology, BS
- optional concentrations
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS
- Minors
- Joint Programs
Graduate Programs
- Majors
- Joint Programs
for the Undergraduate Minor in Health Technology
Health Technology Education Program
Health Technology Education Program website
Health and Kinesiology
Health and Kinesiology Website
Health and Kinesiology 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. Katelyn Talbott, Dr. Andiara Schwingel, or Staci Baxley; (217) 333-2307.