Minor in Global Health
The purpose of the Global Health Minor is to provide students a foundational knowledge to operate as global citizens and to equip them with a comprehensive understanding about the complexities and realities of global health. Students will be able to:
- synthesize knowledge of current global health issues;
- learn about best practices in global health;
- develop strategies to improve health outcomes in low resource countries;
- prepare for internationally focused careers in government agencies, non-governmental organization, immigrant health agencies, philanthropic foundations and international health organizations.
Degree plan
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Global Health Minor | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| HSCI 3306 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HSCI 3311 | Introduction to Epidemiology * | 3 |
| HSCI 3312 | Theories & Meth of Hlth Behav | 3 |
| HSCI 3313 | Foundations of Global Health | 3 |
| HSCI 3395 | Seminar in Global Health | 3 |
| 3 Credit hours elective, chosen from following list: | 3 | |
| U.S.-Mex. Border Society/Cult | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Envir. Just. & Min. Comm U.S. | ||
| Writing for PR & Corp Comm | ||
| Family Violence | ||
| Crim Just on US-Mexico Border | ||
| Violence in America | ||
| Health Info & Informat Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Thru the Life Cycle | ||
| Family Life & Human Sexuality | ||
| Ancient Cultures | ||
| Ethics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Advanced Social Problems | ||
| U.S.-Mex Border Society/Cult | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Family Violence | ||
| Gender & Technology | ||
| Plagues, Pandemics, & Power | ||
| Women's Health | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
*Some course prerequisites are not part of this plan but are required to complete this minor. Please see advisor for details.