The Health Sciences minor prepares students with specialized knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving field of health sciences, enabling them to develop an understanding of the multifaceted factors that influence health. Through this program, students gain the expertise needed to navigate the complex landscape of health and healthcare, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in healthcare settings, research, nonprofit health organizations, and other related fields.

Completion of EXSC 2560/2460 and 2570/2470 or 2510/2520 and 2530/2540 will fulfill the EXSC 1560/1460 requirement for this minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HHS 1020	Introduction to Health Sciences II	2
EXSC 1460	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Lab	1
EXSC 1560	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology	3
HHS 3100	Introduction to Social Determinants of Health	3
HHS 3600	Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science	3
HHS 4100	Foundations of Healthcare Delivery	3
Elective (Select one of the following courses)		3
COUN 3000	Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions
LGL 4230	Health Care And The Law
HIM 4230	Compliance and Ethical Issues
Total Hours		18

• Identify professionals and contacts within fields of interest\\n
• Describe careers available to health science graduates and how to pursue them
• Define and provide examples of individual health, community health, and social determinants of health
• Define health equity and health disparities
• Discuss the theoretical frameworks used to better understand health disparities
• Describe the potential mechanisms through which social determinants of health can influence individual health across the life span and shape population patterns of morbidity and mortality 
• Discuss interventions and promising approaches to achieving health equity based on an understanding social determinants of health
• Develop foundational knowledge and skills to prepare students to work in health sciences