Program Description 

The Public Health (PH) Minor is offered through the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education and is designed to expose students to the broad field of public health with a focus on understanding the determinants of health, improving quality of life and overall well-being through evidence-based initiatives, and expanding the credentials of students entering health related professions.

The PH Minor includes 15 credit hours of study, 6 credits in the Public Health Minor Core and 9 credits in Public Health Minor Electives.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Analyze the social, behavioral, environmental, ethical and multicultural determinants of health status that contribute to health disparities.
2. Explore skills required to promote population health and prevent disease.
3. Analyze public health data to provide evidence-informed interventions or research products.
4. Collaborate with other health professionals to improve the health status of priority populations.
5. Evaluate health information to ensure it is evidence-based and current.

This program is a part of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in the Academic Policies: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements