The minor is open to students majoring in other disciplines. These skills can be helpful when working in a variety of health-related settings.
Community and Public Health Minor
Community and Public Health Minor
The Community and Public Health Minor prepares students to assess the health needs of a particular group of individuals as well as to design, implement and evaluate an intervention or program to be responsive to the identified health needs.
Professionals in community and public health work to advance the concept of healthy people in a variety of organizations: state and local health departments, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bureaus of health promotion and education, offices of minority health affairs, offices of international health, hospitals, schools and group homes. They may also be employed as health educators in settings such as corporate wellness programs, fitness centers, and hospitals.
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Admission to the Minor
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Courses & Curriculum
Take the four community health core courses for a foundation in community and public health. Then choose two additional courses in an area that interests you (e.g., life style choices, women, aging, epidemiology).
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the Community and Public Health Minor, contact Dr. Heather Harmon.
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