Details: Health Science, Minor

Health Science

Program type: Minor

A minor in health science from Wichita State offers a comprehensive look at key issues and perspectives in the healthcare industry. It complements any health-related degree, enhancing your knowledge and career prospects in healthcare administration, public health, clinical practice, and healthcare research. 

Learn how health science is the right fit for you.

A group of students examines a human anatomy model in class

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To take courses in the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

HEALTH students helped implement the Tobacco Free Campus Ambassador program.

Inside the Program

Student group works to improve public health during the pandemic

Public health science students collaborated with campus organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior capstone students worked with Student Health Services during the fall semester on mitigation strategies. In the spring, students created a WSU Partner Point of Delivery (POD) plan for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to students and faculty, and  developed peer-to-peer multilingual vaccine information videos.

Students celebrate National Public Health Week annually by volunteering in the community and displaying health educational materials around campus.

  • Curriculum

    The minor in health science consists of 18-19 credit hours and includes the following courses:

    • Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare and Administration
    • Epidemiology
    • Culturally Informed Healthcare
    • Foundations of Healthcare Policy, Law and Ethics
    • One course chosen from the areas of biology, chemistry, health ethics, health science or general health professions

  • Careers

    Understand the complex challenges of the health care industry and highlight your health science knowledge to future employers.

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