SPEA

Minor is conferred with baccalaureate degree.

Any Indiana University student enrolled in a baccalaureate program, except those enrolled in SPEA, may pursue the minor in environmental health and science.  Individuals interested in this minor should apply to SPEA.  Students who successfully complete the requirements will have the minor conferred with their degree.

SPEA's multidisciplinary faculty and curriculum address environmental , public policy, and management issues from a variety of perspectives.  A minor in SPEA can enhance career opportunities for liberal arts and other majors.

Core Courses:

• H316  Environmental Health (3 cr.)
• H320  Health Systems Administration (3 cr.)
• H322 Principles of Epidemiology (3 cr.)

And, three additional courses in environmental science and health approved by a SPEA faculty advisor.

A few frequently asked questions: 
Does the program meet the needs of part-time students?  Yes, the program and scheduling of courses is designed to meet the needs of part-time as well as full-time students. Will I have the opportunity to relate classroom instruction to real-world problems?  Absolutely, the faculty has real-world professional experience, and that experience is recognized in the quality of classroom instruction.  Also, the public affairs internships offered by the division are outstanding, with opportunities available for internships in all areas of concentration.  What are some specific career areas students have entered after graduation?   Examples of the fields our students have entered after graduation include public and nonprofit management, hospital administration, long-term care administration, security management, environmental policy related work, and human services administration (some of these fields may require additional training).

Student contact:  [[szinner, Dr. Susan Zinner-Kemp]] , (219) 980-6836, fax: 219-980-6737