Health, Medicine and Well-Being (Minor)
This 21-credit minor examines social, cultural and structural factors affecting health. Courses cover medical sociology, mental health, aging, family dynamics and inequality, with electives allowing tailored focus. Fully online, it prepares students for careers in health care, policy, social services or graduate study, equipping them with analytical, research, and applied skills to address complex health and societal challenges.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Health, Medicine and Well-Being
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Sociology
Academic Plan Code(s): HMW MIN
The required courses in this minor can be completed 100% online.
Admission to the minor in Health, Medicine and Well-Being requires:
- Completion of SOC 320 or SOC 323 with a grade of C or better.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in sociology course, if any taken.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 201 | Introduction to Sociology - SB | 3 |
| SOC 320 | Social Theory - WR | 3 |
| SOC 323 | Diversity and Inequality | 3 |
| Select two electives at the 300+ level: | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
SOC 305 | Urban Sociology | |
SOC 315 | Environmental Sociology | |
SOC 325 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | |
SOC 327 | Sociology of Gender | |
SOC 329 | Sociology of Families | |
SOC 332 | Japanese Families | |
SOC 334 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
SOC 340 | Mental Health and Illness | |
SOC 342 | Medical Sociology | |
SOC 343 | Sociology of Women's Health | |
SOC 350 | Special Topics in Sociology (if topic applicable) | |
| Select two electives at the 400 level: | 6 | |
SOC 410 | Sociology of Aging - CUE | |
SOC 415 | Sociology of Death & Dying - CUE, WR | |
SOC 425 | Sociology of Leisure - CUE, WR | |
SOC 435 | Sociology of Health and Illness - CUE, WR | |
SOC 440 | The Health Care System - CUE, WR | |
SOC 442 | Sociology of Disabilities | |
SOC 450 | Special Topics in Sociology - CUE, WR (if topic applicable) | |
SOC 454 | Social Inequality & Stratification - CUE, WR | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.