Community Health Minor

A minor in community health helps students begin to understand both macro and micro perspectives of health within communities. Students from a variety of academic areas choose this minor.

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Why should I study community health?

This minor is especially valuable to students majoring in social work, education, nursing, or biokinetics. You'll gain a deeper understanding of health and how to promote wellness in diverse settings and communities.

What can I do with this degree?

Our graduates have gone on to studies and careers in a variety of areas, including:

Community health educators or specialists
Education
Hospital or medical clinic staff
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational therapy
Physician assistant
Physical therapy
Public health (epidemiology, environmental health, etc.)
Senior healthcare facility staff
Social Work

What skills will I develop?

Critical thinking
Effective collaboration and communication with others
Understanding personal and public health issues
Integration of Christian faith with the study of health
Addressing the whole person of your learners

What unique experiences or opportunities will I have?

We encourage you to combine your knowledge and skills in community health with your major of study in your experiences inside and outside the classroom.

29%

of all recent undergrad alumni work in health care

- U.S. Census Bureau

Community health graduates achieved national recognition for their scholarship, leadership, and service