Minor in Public Health

Minor fields of study have been established at George Washington University to provide opportunities for formal inter/intra-school study. Students must be enrolled in a degree program and must be in good standing to be eligible to take a minor field of study in another school. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the minor field of study and the courses taken in support of the minor are entered on the student’s transcript. To apply for the minor in public health, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Visit the GWSPH minor program website for additional information.

Information on the admission process is available on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications may be submitted via the Common Application.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The George Washington University
800 21st Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:
gwadm@gwu.edu or 202-994-6040

The following requirements must be fulfilled:18 credits total, including 9 credits in required courses and 9 credits in elective courses. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and a minimum grade of C- must be earned in each.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required (9 credits)
PUBH 1101	Introduction to Public Health and Health Services
PUBH 3131	Epidemiology
PUBH 3133	Global Health and Development
Electives (9 credits)
9 credits in elective courses, which may include any PUBH courses or courses approved as guided electives for the BS in public health. Up to 3 credits taken during study abroad or at another university can be counted toward the elective requirement. *

* See the BS in public health program for elective options.