Public Health Minor
In the public health minor, you will apply knowledge of epidemiology and statistics to human health and disease prevention strategies; study key determinants of health, including biological, behavioral, social, policy and cultural influences; identify health disparities and population-level solutions; and integrate strategies of health management within a practical learning experience. The public health minor includes an embedded experiential learning experience through an urban healthcare practicum with the Baltimore Urban Studies Program.
18-21-credits
This minor requires an off-campus semester with the Baltimore Urban Studies (BUS) program. While only 10 credits of BALT courses are required for the minor, students must take at least 13 credits to participate in the Baltimore Urban Studies program.
Students pursuing the minor are encouraged to consider taking ENVS 315 Environmental Ethics (3) and ENVS 216 Environmental Issues and Sustainable Solutions (3) as courses related to public health. Note: ENVS 216 fulfills the Ethics and the Common Good general education requirement effective Fall 2024. Additionally, COMM 241 Small Group Communication (3) or COMM 342 Intercultural Communication is recommended but not required for the minor.
Complete the following for your minor:
| APHS 220 | Health Promotion Management | 3 |
| BALT 101 | Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology | 3 |
| BALT 401 | Global and Urban Epidemiology with STATA Laboratory | 4 |
Three credits from the following:
Three to four credits from the following
| BALT 450 | Baltimore Urban Studies Internship | 3-9 |
| BALT 451 | Urban Public Health Practicum | 3-4 |
Two to four credits from the following: