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Minor in Health

Coursework required for a Health minor. (Minor declaration contract - pdf file)

Course Number Course Title

Hrs

HLT 1353 Personal Health 3
HLT 2320 Foundations of Health 3
HLT 3301 Individual Behavior with Health Consequences 3
HLT 3381 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3
HLT 3000 or 4000 level Health Advanced Elective Course 3

Total Hours 15

A total of fifteen (15) hours are required, nine (9) of which must be advanced. Nine (9) hours must be taken in residence, six (6) of which must be advanced. Students must earn a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on courses attempted in the minor at the University of Houston.

The 15 hour minor in Health, reflecting renewed interest in wellness, health promotion and allied health careers, blends with majors in the natural and social sciences.  The minor, open to all students, would be especially appropriate for the following majors:  Allied Health, Biology, Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences, Chemistry, Education, Human Development and Consumer Sciences, Kinesiology, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

For more information please contact the Health Advisor.