Community Health Minor

The minor in community health consists of coursework selected from the list of core coursework and provides students with a foundation of theory and content related to community health.

Students pursuing a Bachelors degree in any of the Health Studies concentrations are not eligible for a minor in Community Health.

Requirements

To earn a minor in community health, students must complete at least 28 credits. At least 16 credits must be taken in residence at PSU, and 16 credits must be upper-division. The requirement for the minor includes:

Courses

PHE 250Our Community: Our Health

4

PHE 350Health and Health Systems

4

PHE 363Communicable Diseases and Chronic Health Problems

4

PHE 450Epidemiology

4

PHE 452UGender, Race, Class and Health

4

PHE or approved electives

8

Other electives may be taken with advisor approval.

Total Credit Hours: 28