Minors in the School of Health and Social Services
A minor is a secondary area of study that complements your academic major, giving you the
opportunity to explore other interests or strengthen a specific skillset within your primary field of study. The School of Health and Social Services (SHSS)
offers minors in Child Studies, Family Studies, Health Care Administration, Health
Education, and Social Work.
List of Academic Minors in the School of Health and Social Services
The minor in child studies requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following courses required for the minor:
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
FACS 191
Child Development
3
FACS 292
Diversity in Early Childhood Programs
3
or FACS 297
Family, Community and Early Childhood Program
FACS 395
Child and Family Stress
3
FACS 494
Parenting Strategies
3
Select 9 hours of approved electives of the following courses in consultation with departmental advisor:
9
FACS 292
Diversity in Early Childhood Programs
or FACS 297
Family, Community and Early Childhood Program
FACS 180
Foundations in Family and Consumer Sciences
FACS 311
Family Relations
FACS 391
Risk and Resilience
FACS 393
Role of Play in Child Development
FACS 422
Adolescent Psychology
FACS 495
Family and Relationship Violence
FACS 496
Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children
FACS 497
Family Home Visiting
FACS 499
Family Policy Analysis
Total Hours
21
Students majoring in the child studies concentration may not minor in child studies.
The minor in family studies requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following courses required for this minor:
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Required Courses:
FACS 191
Child Development
3
FACS 310
Management of Family Resources
3
FACS 311
Family Relations
3
FACS 494
Parenting Strategies
3
FACS 495
Family and Relationship Violence
3
Restricted Electives1
6
FACS 312
Professional Ethics for Family Life
FACS 391
Risk and Resilience
FACS 395
Child and Family Stress
FACS 422
Adolescent Psychology
FACS 497
Family Home Visiting
FACS 499
Family Policy Analysis
Total Hours
21
1
Chosen in consultation with departmental advisor.
Students majoring in the family studies concentration may not minor in family studies.
The minor in health care administration requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor is compatible with various majors such as business, social and behavioral sciences, allied health, nursing, communication, journalism, public health, and etc.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
HCA 340
Health Care Organization and Management
3
HCA 344
Health Systems Management
3
HCA 440
Health Economics
3
HCA 441
Legal Aspects / Health Care
3
HCA 442
Principles and Methods of Health Planning
3
AH 290
Medical Terminology
2
HCA 345
Long-Term Care Administration
3
or HCA 346
Ambulatory Care Administration
PH 447
Human Values and the Health Sciences
3
Total Hours
23
In addition, students must complete MGT 210 and ECON 202, as prerequisites to the above required courses. All courses in the minor (including MGT 210 and ECON 202) must be completed with a minimum grade of “C." Students pursuing this minor must have approval from a health care administration advisor.
The minor in health education requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor provides a basic foundation for students desiring preparation in health promotion and disease prevention. The minor in health education may be used in combination with many majors to enhance student’s career opportunities and as preparation for graduate study in a variety of health disciplines. Completion of the minor along with a teaching certifiable major leads to certification in health education.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
BIOL 131
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4
SFTY 171
Safety and First Aid
1
PH 261
Foundations of Public Health Education
3
PH 365
Human Sexuality
3
PH 381
Public and Community Health
3
PH 461
Comprehensive School Health Program
3
PH 467
Drug Abuse Education
3
Select one of the following (with approval of the academic advisor):
3
PH 385
Environmental Health
PH 456
Independent Study in Health and Safety
PH 463
Consumer Health
PH 465
Health and Safety in the Elementary School
HMD 211
Human Nutrition
Total Hours
23
Students utilizing the minor in health education for teacher certification must complete SEC 483, Teaching Health, and LTCY 497 as required support courses. All courses in the minor must be completed with a minimum grade of “C."
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Human Services
3
SWRK 330
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3
SWRK 357
Case Management
3
Select two social work electives in consultation with social work advisor1
6
SWRK 2XX
SWRK 3XX
SWRK 4XX
May choose one of these:
SWRK 344
Social Work Statistics and Data Analysis
MATH 183
Introductory Statistics
SOCL 300
Social Statistics
PSY/PSYS 313
Statistics in Psychology
PH 383
Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
Total Hours
21
1
The SWRK electives may not include SWRK 375, 378, 379, 381, 480, 481, 482, 483. Must be unduplicated.
Only the major prepares the student for beginning professional social work practice. Social work practice courses and the social work practicum are not available to minors.
Do I need a minor to graduate college?
It depends. Some majors require a minor, while others do not. If you aren't sure if
your major requires a minor or not, schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor!
When do I choose a minor?
While there is technically no time limit on choosing a minor, it is recommended to
declare your minor by the end of your sophomore year. This gives you adequate time to complete the course requirements for your chosen
minor and still graduate on time.
How do I choose a minor?
Many majors have recommended minors to choose from that vary depending on your specific
career aspirations, but you may choose a minor that seemingly doesn't relate to your
major at all! Think about your interests and view our list of Academic Majors and Minors to see what minors WKU offers.
Accreditations/Certifications achieved within the School of Health and Social Services
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Bachelor of Science
in Child and Family Services with Child Development Pathway
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) - Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) - Bachelor of Science and Master of
Public Health Degrees
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
(CAHIIM) - Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) -
Bachelor of Science and Master of Environmental & Occupational Health Science Degrees
Board of Certified Safety Professionals Qualified Academic Program (BCSP QAP) - Bachelor
of Science and Master of Environmental & Occupational Health Science Degrees
National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) HSE Accreditation
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Degree with Long-Term Care Administration
Certificate
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