Public Health Minor

The Minor in Public Health is open to students in any degree program at USM.

This Minor advances students’ understanding of myriad public health concerns and their ability to apply relevant theoretical and practical `knowledge to contribute to a safe and functioning society. The Public Health Minor can complement professional preparation of students working in human services and in allied health and applied sciences, developing their capacity to contribute to relevant policy-making and advocacy. The Minor also prepares students for the pursuit of graduate study in Public Health and Policy. Professions that utilize knowledge of public health include medical and allied health and human services, mental health, gerontology, and child and family support. Public health approaches address the full spectrum of services, planning, and evaluation.

IMPORTANT: This page describes the Public Health Minor. Public Health (offered through the Social and Behavioral Sciences program) is also available as a Concentration for students majoring in Social and Behavioral Sciences, and as a Certificate, which is open to anyone. Students pursuing the Public Health Minor may also be interested in USM’s Bachelor in Public Health.

**Students should complete the necessary paperwork so that the Minor in Public Health appears on their MaineStreet academic plan.**

Graduate Study in Public Health

Students pursuing the Public Health Minor may also be interested in USM’s Master of Public Health program. Please visit the Office of Admission for application information.