Public Health Minor: 27 units

Offered by: College of Science, Kinesiology and Health Promotion Department

The Public Health minor prepares students for careers in healthcare, public policy, community health, and research, as well as for graduate study in public health or related fields. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of public health through a range of topics related to the promotion and protection of health within communities and populations. The courses in this minor are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health, the impact of economic environmental, and behavioral factors on health outcomes, and the role of public health interventions in preventing and controlling infectious and chronic diseases. This knowledge and skills are necessary to address the complex challenges facing public health in the 21st century.