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. The minor is offered through the College for Public Health and Social Justice, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
A minor in public health is an excellent choice for students pursuing other majors who would like to consider the interdisciplinary aspects of health at the community level. A total of 18 credits are required to complete SLU's public health minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
PUBH 2100 | Introduction to Global Health | |
PUBH 3200 | Evidence Based Public Health | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Select four of the following: | ||
BST 3100 | Applied Biostatistics I | |
EPI 4000 | Intro Epidemiology: Foundations & Practice | |
HMP 1300 | Contemporary Challenges in Health Care | |
PUBH 2300 | Contemporary Issues in Global Health | |
PUBH 2700 | Public Health Issues in Emergency Management | |
PUBH 3100 | Public Health & Social Justice | |
PUBH 3500 | Art & Public Health: Creating Relationships for Social Change | |
PUBH 3930 | Special Topics | |
PUBH 4000 | Politics and Public Health Advocacy | |
PUBH 4100 | Biological Basis of Public Health | |
PUBH 4930 | Special Topics | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Continuation Standards
Minimum grade of C in all public health minor courses.
For biostatistics majors and health management majors, only 9 credits of coursework can count toward both major courses and the public health minor.
For additional questions about undergraduate admission, please contact:
Katie Linnenbrink
Administrative assistant
Tegeler Hall 300 West
314-977-3934
katie.linnenbrink@slu.edu