Minor in Health Science
Being Admitting Fall 2023.
The Minor in Health Science is a flexible, non-clinical program designed to provide students with a broad overview of health care, preparing them for graduate school in health care or non-clinical health careers. This minor allows students to apply up-to-date theoretical and pragmatic knowledge to the field of health care. Using a holistic and flexible approach, the Minor in Health Sciences prepares graduates to speak the language of clinicians, understand the work environment of health and human service facilities, and hold critical business acumen to contribute to diverse organizations around the world.
Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 15 hours (9 credit hours from required courses and 6 credit hours from the elective list). All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher to qualify for Health Science Minor.
Required Courses | ||
HLTH_SCI 1000 | Introduction to the Health Professions | 3 |
or HLTH_SCI 1000H | Introduction to the Health Professions - Honors | |
HLTH_SCI 2400 | Contemporary Health Issues | 3 |
or HLTH_SCI 2400H | Contemporary Health Issues - Honors | |
or HLTH_SCI 2400W | Contemporary Health Issues - Writing Intensive | |
HLTH_SCI 4300 | Health Care in the United States | 3 |
or HLTH_SCI 4300H | Health Care in the United States - Honors | |
Elective Courses | ||
HLTH_SCI 2850 | Inclusion and Equity in Health Care | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 3100 | Health Care In Missouri | 3 |
or HLTH_SCI 3100H | Health Care In Missouri - Honors | |
HLTH_SCI 3500 | Mental Health | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 3600 | Health Promotion Programs I: Assessment and Planning | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 3610 | Health Promotion Programs II: Implementation, Evaluation, and Communication | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 3800 | Holistic Health Systems for the Health Professions | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 4002 | Health Sciences Study Abroad - not for capstone | 1-6 |
HLTH_SCI 4420 | Health Literacy, Decision Making and Behavior Changes | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 4430 | Health Care Across the Lifespan | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 4520 | Health Care Project Management | 3 |
HLTH_SCI 4450 | Health and Community Development | 3 |