Public Health, Minor
Students in related disciplines find that a minor in Public Health opens additional opportunities in non-profit community agencies, departments of health, work-site health promotion, health care settings and health voluntaries such as the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Effective Professional Communication: Communicate with clients in an individual or group setting and with health professionals in a variety of health settings using a combination of communication skills for a clear exchange of ideas and information, listening and comprehending the viewpoints of others, effectively presenting information in oral and written formats and integrating media/technology. (UO 1)
- Professional Competency: Use reasoned judgment drawing upon a broad knowledge base from social, behavioral and natural science, education and health to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate health promotion for individuals and communities. (UO 2,3,4)
- Professional Ethics: Apply high ethical standards to public health practice with a sensitivity to multicultural traditions, legal issues, and adherence to a code of ethics of professional health organizations. (UO 8,9,10)
- Continual Professional and Personal Development: Continue personal and professional development in holistic health, including the components of physical, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental and vocational health, through continuing education, advanced study, and participation in professional health organizations. (UO 5,7,9)
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HLTH 103 | Health and Behavior Change | 3 |
| HLTH 104 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Public Health Education and Communication | ||
| Foundations of Disease in Public Health | ||
| Environmental Health | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Advanced Disease Prevention in Public Health | ||
| Public Health Research Methods and Data Management | ||
| Social Determinants of Health | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Program Planning and Evaluation | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Health Policy and Management | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Public Health Seminar | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH (40A)/CIM 366
This program is effective as of Summer 2025
Revised 05.06.2025
UCC 02.25.2025