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What is interdisciplinary health?
Interdisciplinary health allows you to focus on a range of health-related issues in your studies, from nutrition to health education to youth risk behavior. The minor complements a variety of majors in areas such as education, healthcare and social work, to help you enhance your career opportunities.
Why study interdisciplinary health at UNH?
The interdisciplinary health minor at UNH provides foundational knowledge while also giving you the flexibility to structure your program of study to your professional career interests.
Potential career areas
- Community health educator
- Corporate health program manager
- Health education teacher
- Nutritionist
- School health coordinator
Curriculum & Requirements
The Interdisciplinary Health Minor prepares future professionals to approach health and well-being through a culturally-responsive and trauma-informed lens across multiple dimensions of wellness. Students gain the knowledge and skills to promote, support, and affect behavior change in ways that positively impacts the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Those who complete this minor have the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in settings such as schools, before/after-school programs, clinical settings, community health centers, fitness centers, and/or corporate settings.
Interdisciplinary Health Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 746 | Human Sexuality | 4 |
| HPE 648 | Current Issues in Teaching Health | 4 |
| HPE 702/KIN 802 | Health Content and Youth Risk Behavior | 4 |
| or NUTR 610 | Nutrition Education and Counseling | |
| HPE 712 | Health Education Practicum | 4 |
| NUTR 400 | Nutrition in Health and Well Being | 4 |
| HPE 671 | Health Education Pedagogy | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
