Public Health, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in public health provides students with an introduction to public health and its role in disease prevention and health promotion, both at the global and local levels.
A total of 18 credits are required for the completion of the public health minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PUBH 2100 | Introduction to Global Health | 3 |
| PUBH 2300 | Contemporary Issues in Global Health 1 | 3 |
| Biology Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Biological Basis of Public Health (preferred course) | ||
| Human Physiology (Biomedical Engineering) | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (pre-med students) 2 | ||
| Human Physiology (HSC) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Contemporary Challenges in Health Care | ||
| Public Health & Social Justice | ||
| Evidence Based Public Health 1 | ||
| Politics and Public Health Advocacy | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | Pre-Req: PUBH 2100 Introduction to Global Health (0-3 cr) |
| 2 | Pre-Req: BIOL 1260 Principles of Biology II (3 cr), BIOL 1265 Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr), CHEM 1120 General Chemistry 2 (0,3 cr), and CHEM 1140 General Chemistry 2 for Majors (0,3 cr) |
Continuation Standards
Minimum grade of “D” in all Public Health Minor Courses.