Health Studies Minor
A health studies minor provides students who are pursuing a liberal arts education the opportunity to engage in a process of understanding how the health and wellness of individuals can support their capacity to succeed in any chosen field. A health studies minor can complement knowledge attained from major courses.
Degree Requirements
The minor in Health Studies requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, as follows:
Required Core Courses
The following two core courses:
| HLT 200 | Foundations of Health Studies | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 227/PSY 227 | Health Psychology (PSY) | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
Two (2) course credits chosen from the following:
Required additional HLT Course
One (1) additional course from the list above, HLT 395 Health Internship, or health-related course approved by HLT faculty.
Admission to the Minor— An interview with members of the Health faculty in the Department, as well as a departmental recommendation, are required for admission to the Health minor.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Minor— A grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher in each required Health Studies minor course, as well as in each prerequisite, is required for continuation in the minor. Students not receiving a grade of C or higher may repeat that particular course to raise the grade while remaining in the minor program. In addition to the course GPA requirement above, certification in first aid including adult, child, and infant cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be completed by the first term of the senior year. May be met by taking HLT 109 or through successful completion of an outside course with certification and approved by the student's academic advisor.