Wayne State's Health of Populations Minor prepares students with a foundational understanding of the principles and practices of working with diverse populations in Detroit, Michigan, and beyond. This minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors, allowing students to explore the critical issues related to health inequalities, social determinants of health, and the well-being of various minority populations.

Through a carefully curated set of courses, students will interrogate the intersections of race, ethnicity, income, education, and power as well as the consequence for health outcomes.  Students will understand the historical factors that affect health including individual and structural racism.  Importantly, this minor will also examine the cultural differences and heterogeneity within minority groups, dismantling the implicit bias that obstructs tailored delivery of culturally competent care.

NOTE:  Students with a major in Public Health cannot minor in Health of Populations.

Minor Requirements

• Complete specified 18 credit hours
• Complete individual courses each with a minimum grade of C-
• Maintain an overall Health of Populations Minor GPA of 2.00 or higher

Courses Required for the Minor

Work with an Academic Advisor in the Department of Public Health to devise your plan of study, as courses may be offered in specific semesters and/or have recommended sequencing.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
PH 2100	Introduction to Public Health	3
PH 2500	Race and Ethnic Disparities in Public Health	3
PH 2550	MENA Public Health	3
PH/GLS/ANT 3410	Global Health	3
PH 3750	Reproductive Health	3
PH/SOC 3900	LGBTQ Health	3
Total Credits		18

NOTE: It is recommended to take PH 2100 and/or PH 2500 before PH 2550, PH 3750, PH 3900

NOTE:  Students with a major in Public Health cannot minor in Health of Populations.