2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Health and Social Policy Minor


Banner code: HSP

Unit: Health Administration and Policy  and Social Work 

The minor in Health and Social Policy introduces students to the context and process for public policymaking in health care and social services. Students will examine the current environment for health and social policy, learn the basic elements of the public policymaking process, and apply this knowledge in a practical research endeavor. This minor is a joint program offered by the Department of Health Administration and Policy and the Department of Social Work.

Minor Requirements (15 credits)


Students pursuing this minor must complete 15 credits as follows:

Students will take four (4) core and one (1) elective course (in an area of health and social policy interest). The final core course is the Research Internship, taken after completion of the other course requirements for the minor. In the internship course, the student will work as a member of a research team under the direction/mentorship of a faculty researcher.

Required Courses (12 credits)


Electives (3 credits)


 Select one of the following: