There are many barriers to the maintenance of health and wellness in today’s society. Challenges include the rising incidence of many chronic diseases, soaring healthcare costs, and the mental health crisis. In this minor of study, students will gain exposure to information literacy techniques through locating and analyzing scholarly literature related to health and wellness. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they work collaboratively to consider solutions to some of the biggest problems in today's health arena. Depending which courses are chosen from the approved list for this minor, students may also have the opportunity to: 1) utilize equipment in the analytical science lab and the EMS lab, 2) explore global impacts of health issues, 3) understand how to utilize preventative health promotion strategies such as exercise and nutrition, and/or 4) analyze and understand healthcare from a business/industry standpoint.
Health and Wellness Minor Requirements:
| Required Courses: | ||
| SCI 251 | Biology I Principles of Biology | 3 |
| SCI 383 | Human Health and Disease | 3 |
| Students must pick 2 courses from the list below: | ||
| PSY 355 | Introduction to Psychopathology | 3 |
| or PSY 375 | Health Psychology | |
| SCI 275 | Introduction to Healthcare: Clinical and Business Perspectives | 3 |
| SCI 352 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SCI 353 | Human Muscles and Movement | 3 |
| SCI 354 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| or SCI 386 | Sports Nutrition | |
| SCI 402 | Current Topics in Nutrition | 3 |
| SCI 466 | Global Health Challenges | 3 |
A minimum of 12 credit hours is required for the minor.