Public Health, Minor

Visit the Public Health page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Public Health minor prepares students to serve as effective and competent health professionals. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in public health-related content. Students will be equipped to identify factors that influence health choices to help individuals, families, and communities improve and maintain healthy lifestyles. 

Matriculation Requirements

1. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Overall GPA of 2.50 or above with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all core and elective courses.  No grade lower than a C- in core or elective courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
HLTH 1100	Personal Health and Wellness	3
HLTH Elective: Any lower-division HLTH course		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
HLTH 3200	Introduction to Public Health	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 3
HLTH Elective: Any upper-division HLTH course		6
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 4
HLTH Elective: Any upper-division HLTH course		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
HLTH 1100	Personal Health and Wellness	3
HLTH Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
HLTH 3200	Principles of Community Health	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 3
HLTH Elective		6
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 4
HLTH Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify factors that influence health choices in individuals and populations.
2. Describe basic personal health and wellness concepts.
3. Discuss political, economic, and social factors influencing the delivery of public health services.
4. Describe the major responsibilities of the Public Health Educator in Health Education practice.