Minor in Health and Social Justice
About the Minor
The minor in Health and Social Justice is a collaborative minor between Community Health and Prevention and Health Management and Policy within the Dornsife School of Public Health. Students interested in the minor examine how social justice and human rights are impacted by the social determinants of health and vice versa. Students also gain an understanding of biases and inequality within healthcare systems and how it ultimately impacts the population.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission:
- Undergraduate students with at least 30.0 credits
- Undergraduate students in good academic standing
- PBHL 101 is a prerequisite for this minor.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| PBHL 306 | Introduction to Community Health | 3.0 |
| PBHL 308 | The U.S. Public Health System | 3.0 |
| PBHL 309 | Public Health Ethics | 3.0 |
| PBHL 313 | The Social Determinants of Health and Well-Being | 3.0 |
| PBHL 315 | Public Health Leadership | 3.0 |
| PBHL 333 | Health Inequality | 3.0 |
| Elective Choices** | 6.0 | |
| Students are required to complete two additional PBHL courses. | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
| * | PBHL 101 is a prerequisite for this minor. |
| ** | Students should select electives in consultation with their academic advisor. |
Additional Information
For more information about this minor, please contact:
DSPH Academic Advising Team
Office of Education
dsphadvising@drexel.edu
Additional information can be found on the Dornsife School of Public Health website.
