Department of Behavioral and Social Science
In This Section
Societies and Health Minor
A minor in Societies and Health provides a unique opportunity for students to critically
examine how culture and society intersect with health and illness. In this multidisciplinary
program, students will learn diverse theoretical perspectives and
research methods in anthropology, communication, psychology, and sociology. Students
will then integrate and apply their knowledge through independent study or directed
research.
The minor consists of 18 credits of coursework beyond the prerequisite course, including 12 elective credits with a common health communication focus approved by your minor advisor.
Coursework & Duration
Prerequisite Course
One of the following introductory social science courses:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
AN 103 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 credits |
CO 101 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
EC 101 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
SO 111 | Principles of Sociology | 3 credits |
Required Courses
200+ Level AN, CO, PS, SO, or SS Courses
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
12 credits from any of our disciplines at 200+ level, e.g.: | ||
SO 347 |
Death & Dying | 3 credits |
AN 301 |
Medical Anthropology | 3 credits |
SS 321 |
Intercultural Health Communication | 3 credits |
PS 329 |
Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
Research Methods or Statistical Analysis
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
A course (3 credits minimum) in research methods or statistical analysis, e.g.: | ||
ST 310 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 credits |
SS 221/SS 222* |
Research Design & Statistical Analysis I, II | 4 credits each |
SS 400 | Quantitative Methods | 3 credits |
OT 650 | Applied Research Methods | 3 credits |
*SS 221/222 requires both courses in sequence. |
Independent Study or Directed Research
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
Choose one; 3 credits | ||
AN 399 or CO 399 or EC 399, or SS 399 | Independent Study (Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Social Sciences) | must complete 3 credits total |
AN 498 |
Directed Research in Anthropology | 3 credits |
CO 498 |
Directed Research in Communications | 3 credits |
SO 498 |
Directed Research in Sociology | 3 credits |
SS 498 |
Directed Research in Social Science | 3 credits |
Requirements & Expectations
- A minimum of 12 credits of minor coursework must be completed in addition to any courses (required courses or program electives) included in the major curriculum.
- Up to 6 credits of coursework, with an earned grade of "C" or better, taken at another accredited institution may be applied to the course requirements of the minor upon prior approval of the department chair.
- Interested students should apply to the minor program early in their academic career, usually by the fifth semester of college work, but no later than the end of the drop/add period of the first semester of their last year of didactic work.
Contact:
Address:
University of the Sciences
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
Phone:
215-596-8548
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