Public health issues pose some of the greatest challenges of our time — from combating the rising heroin epidemic and modernizing our mental health system to ensuring children are immunized. Our global public health minor is a service-oriented program, created to enrich the education of students who have an interest in the humanities, as well as the arts and sciences.
The minor’s interdisciplinary approach allows you to explore a wide selection of subjects such as anthropology, politics, biomedical science and psychology. The service-learning requirement offers you the opportunity to assist underserved populations, both in the U.S. and overseas. To satisfy the 4-week international component of the service requirement, students have traveled to Barbados, the Dominican Republic, India and Uganda to work with public health organizations that address issues such as HIV and maternal health. You’ll also complete a local community service learning program that will span at least 2 semesters at organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Special Olympics.
Students must complete 18 total credits (usually six courses). GPH 201 and GPH 301 are required courses.
Community and International Education: There are two distinct requirements. Students must complete a Quinnipiac-approved four-week international academic experience, typically in a low-income country. With approval, students could complete this requirement by traveling to an under-served area of the United States. Financial support is given for the international experience. Students also are required to engage in community education with a community health organization for at least two semesters. With prior approval, one semester of this requirement can be integrated into a Quinnipiac service learning course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GPH 201 | Introduction to Global Public Health | 3 |
| GPH 301 | Capstone in Global Public Health | 3 |
| Select four courses in consultation with your adviser. | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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