Department Contact:
Chair: Dr. Kristofer S. Wisniewski, kwisniewski@francis.edu, 814-471-1132
Program Description:
The Public Health minor has five required classes totaling 15 credits. The minor provides students with fundamental knowledge and principles, applications, and skills needed to develop a solid understanding of population-level health and disease prevention. Combining this with another health science major provides special knowledge to transform the experience of their major education into innovative approaches for solving health problems, promoting health and wellness, and containing healthcare costs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of public health.
- Gain an understanding of the social determinants of health across populations.
- Apply evidence-based research skills to assess population health.
- Demonstrate an understanding of health disparities within vulnerable populations.
Total Credits Required:
15 credits