Minor in Health Studies

The minor in Health Studies helps students explore the question: How can we help people be healthier, in terms of personal wellness as well as public, community, and planetary health? Health is an interdisciplinary field, drawing from studies in physiology, nutrition, physical education, sociology, psychology, women’s studies, child and family studies, education, agriculture and sustainability, social justice studies, and other fields, so this major can complement the knowledge and ideas from many majors across campus.

Requirements for the Minor

The minor in Health Studies requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, as follows:

Required Core Courses

HLT 215 and CFS 221

Required Distribution Courses

HLT 111, 210 (also APS), 224, 236 (also WGS), 315, and PSY 215

Required additional HLT Course

One (1) additional course from the list above or another HLT course approved by the program to meet this requirement (i.e., a summer travel course or a health-related internship); selection of this course must be approved by the Health Teaching minor advisor.

Admission to the Minor

An interview with members of the Health faculty in the Program, as well as a program 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 and collateral course, 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.

Additional considerations for the Health Studies Minor

Designated Summer One or Summer Two courses may be used for the Health Studies Minor.

Physical Education and Health

• Program
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Courses

• Health Courses
• PEH Courses
• PED Courses
• PED Activity Courses
• All Physical Education and Health Courses