Health Economics Minor
The Health Economics minor explores the economic forces impacting the health status of individuals. These forces include the health care sector consisting of physician and other provider services, hospital and health facilities, pharmaceutical drugs, medical technology and innovation, health insurance, and government programs. Other economic forces impacting health such as poverty and discrimination are also examined.
A minor in health economics requires the completion of the following coursework. A grade of C or better is required in all courses counted toward the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math Prerequisite | ||
| MAT 1800 or higher, or placement into MAT 2010 in the Mathematics Placement Examination, is required. | ||
| Required Economics Courses | ||
| ECO 2010 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 2550 | U.S. Health Care: Policy and Economics | 4 |
| ECO 5000 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 5100 | Introductory Statistics and Econometrics | 4 |
| ECO 5550 | Economics of Health Care | 4 |
| or ECO 5560 | Pharmaceutical Economics | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |