Community Health
General
Program Title
Community Health
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The Community Health minor prepares students to understand the importance of building communities that promote and practice healthful living. Students will develop an appreciation of advocating for and creating community health programs such as first aid, blood pressure screening, tobacco cessation, drug awareness, disease prevention, preventive medicine, health care services management, health policy, and public health law.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2
Minimum Course Grade
C- (1.67)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in this program
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Design health prevention programs using knowledge of determinants of health behavior and health promotion.
Outcome
Identify how public health organizations work collaboratively to solve health issues and concerns..
Outcome
Identify leading causes of mortality, morbidity, and health disparities among local, regional, and global populations.
Outcome
Identify basic sociological and psychological concepts, processes, approaches, and interventions that address the major health-related needs and concerns of individuals and communities.
Outcome
Assess literature on health issues using a variety of academic and public resources regarding a current issue, related trends, and potential interventions for an assigned public health challenge.
Degree Maps
Major Code
3007
Program Code
3007.01