Health Studies Minor

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Affiliation: School of Health Sciences & Education

The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences (HES) offers a Minor in Health Studies. The intent of the Health Studies Minor is to allow exploration in topics related to human health and well-being. This minor may enhance personal growth and/or be related to interest areas after graduation.

Program Requirements:

The Health Studies Minor requires the successful completion of the following 16 credits:

ES 205 - First Aid and CPR Credits: 1 AND
HLTH 200 - Medical Terminology
Credits: 1
OR HLTH 160 - Essentials of Stress Management Credits: 2
HLTH 150 - Nutrition in Health and Wellness Credits: 3
HLTH 195 - Lifetime Health and Fitness Credits: 1.5
HLTH 196 - Lifetime Physical Activities Credits: 0.5
HLTH 270 - Consumer Health Credits: 3
HLTH 245 - Substance Abuse Prevention Credits: 3 OR
HLTH 265 - Drugs in Society
Credits: 3
HLTH 330 - Community Nutrition for Special Populations Credits: 3 OR
HLTH 362 - Environmental Health
Credits: 3

Note:

A grade of “C” or higher must be achieved in all courses applicable to the Health Studies Minor.