Public Health Minor
Georgetown University Nursing students are eligible to complete a variety of minors in both the SOH and the College. Due to the lockstep nature of the nursing curriculum and limited elective opportunities, students pursuing a minor should meet with their Academic Advising Dean early on to discuss their interest and impact on the BSN degree progression plan.
The minor in Public Health approaches health from an interdisciplinary perspective to promote the health and well being of all individuals. The minor draws from the expertise of faculty in the School of Health (human science, global health, and health management and policy) as well as the School of Nursing. The objectives of this minor support the efforts of the Institute of Medicine, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and Healthy People 2030 to educate undergraduates on public health issues. The minor provides a core of knowledge that will prepare the student for further study and scholarship in the field.
The public health minor requires students to successfully complete 18 credits of coursework. Please note that courses required by a major as part of the course of study may not be used toward the minor. Students interested in pursuing the minor should first contact SOH Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Sarah Shohet. Students must declare the minor with their Academic Dean