Health Studies Minor
A health studies minor provides students who are pursuing a liberal arts education the opportunity to engage in a process of understanding how the health and wellness of individuals can support their capacity to succeed in any chosen field. A health studies minor can complement knowledge attained from major courses.
Degree Requirements
The minor in Health Studies requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, as follows:
Required Core Courses
The following two core courses:
| HLT 200 | Foundations of Health Studies | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 227/PSY 227 | Health Psychology (PSY) | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
Two (2) course credits chosen from the following:
| HHP 262 | Exercise & Sport Nutrition | 1 Course Credit |
| CFS 221 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 203 | Peer Health Educ & Promotion | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 205 | Medical Terminology | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 111/WGS 111 | Human Sexuality (WGS) | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 210/APS 210 | Health in Appalachia (APS) | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 224 | Addiction & Violence/Fam | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 236/WGS 236 | Women and Health (WGS) | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 300 | HLT Program Planning & Eval | 1 Course Credit |
| SOC 200 | Sociology of Health | 1 Course Credit |
Required additional HLT Course
One (1) additional course from the list above, HLT 395 Health Internship, or health-related course approved by HLT faculty.
Admission to the Minor— An interview with members of the Health faculty in the Department, as well as a departmental recommendation, are required for admission to the Health minor.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Minor— A grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher in each required Health Studies minor course is required for continuation in the minor. Students not receiving a grade of C or higher may repeat that particular course to raise the grade while remaining in the minor program. In addition to the course GPA requirement above, certification in First Aid/Adult & Pediatric CPR with AED must be completed by the first term of the Senior year. May be met by taking HLT 109: Comprehensive First Aid, HLT 202 American Red Cross Instructor, HHP 310: Adv. Swimming and Lifeguard Training, or a community course approved by the HHP department.