{"id":32658,"date":"2026-08-14T10:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/?page_id=32658"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:47:08","slug":"undergraduate-minors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/nhs\/undergraduate-minors","title":{"rendered":"Minors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Explore health from multiple perspectives and make a meaningful impact in diverse communities through our three minors. Choose one or more minors that complement your major and broaden your perspective while building skills across areas of health. <\/strong>With an emphasis on health equity, evidence-based practice, and real-world learning, you\u2019ll develop the knowledge and skills to address health challenges, promote well-being, and contribute to healthier communities locally and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prepares students to understand global health trends and perspectives while exploring how policies, technologies, and social movements shape efforts to improve health equity around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Global Health Minor<\/span>\n Global Health Minor<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>
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Health Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prepares students to understand the factors, policies, and systems that shape health and wellness at individual, community, and global levels. Students develop skills to evaluate health research, improve health outcomes, and advocate for ethical and equitable healthcare. <\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Health Studies Minor<\/span>\n Health Studies Minor<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>
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Health Education and Promotion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prepares students to become a certified health education specialist who promotes and improves health in diverse local and global settings. Develop skills in assessing community needs, designing culturally responsive health programs, and advocating for better health policies. <\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Explore this minor<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>
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Learn More About Each of Our Minors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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