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Okay thank you caliotter! I've been trying to look at requirements at other schools for a health science or public health minor and think this may be better than having a title of a Sociology minor. I have already taken two public health courses, so I guess I am on the right track!

I'm sorry, I guess I forgot to mention that. I am currently in a BSN nursing degree program. I also should have mentioned that my college does not have a public health minor or anything of that sort.

Hi all! Sorry if this question has been asked before. I am currently a sophomore nursing student trying to plan for junior year and ahead. I have known for a while now that I would like to pursue a degree in public health, specifically epidemiology. I have taken a global health course and am currently enrolled in an intro to epi course. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to me or make me more competitive when applying to public health schools if I declared a minor. I have some extra room in my schedule the next two years, so I would have the time. I would most likely be minoring in Sociology, as one of my past professors suggested this, and it sounds like a good idea and I will be able to fulfill the requirements. On the flip side though, there are a lot of other classes which could be beneficial to take, but would not lead to a minor. There are some anthropology classes and health economics classes that my professors also recommended. I guess I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions of which to do. Should I take the variety of classes not leading to a minor, but still being beneficial, or to take the classes focused on one topic and declare a minor? Any input would be extremely helpful! Thank you!