PUBLIC HEALTH MINOR
The Public Health Minor has a 15 credit minimum
Public health is an exciting field of study and applicable to all students in any major who have an interest in pursuing equity in health and healthcare and those with an interest in improving the health and wellness of populations. A public health minor will complement many majors and foci across Valparaiso University including: nursing, healthcare leadership, health science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, global service, geography, theology, humanitarian engineering, biomedical engineering, and business. Many of the classes are offered online to ease your ability to successfully complete the minor requirements. The public health minor has a 15 credit minimum.
| Courses | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Courses | ||
| Public Health 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Public Health 121 / Healthcare Leadership 121 | Environment and Health | 3 |
| Interprofessional Education Courses | ||
| Interprofessional Education 304 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| Interprofessional Education 318 | Global Health Issues | 3 |
| One course from the following options | ||
| Public Health 207 | Public Health Education & Promotion | 3 |
| Public Health 210/ Health Science 210* | Prevention in Population Health | 3 |
| Public Health 318 | Health Services Leadership and Administration | 3 |
| Public Health 460 | Health Advocacy | 3 |
| Interprofessional Education 233 | Principles of Health Education & Promotion | 3 |
*HS-210 is only open to students in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program