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Medical Studies ,Minor

Medical Studies, Minor

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Broaden your opportunities and acquire an edge in a health-related career by deepening your understanding of clinical medicine and other health professions.
Description ▲

The minor program in medical studies focuses on preparing students for employment in health care and clinical medicine, including in direct and indirect patient care.

Students take coursework in:

  • applied medical and health care ethics
  • historical aspects of medicine
  • leadership and professionalism

Students have the option of enhancing the application of core concepts through completion of an internship. This minor does not replace pre-med academic preparation for those who plan to apply to medical school.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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2025-2026 Catalog Year

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in medical studies consists of 18 credit hours. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
HCD 303 Global Health Care Systems (GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
HCD 330 Health Care Systems in the U.S. (CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 300 Historical and Contemporary Issues in Health
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 320 Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 450 Leadership and Professionalism
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
HCD 420 Population Health Management or MED 484 Internship or PBH 422 Health Disparities and Access to Health
3 Credit Hours
3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BAS in applied science (health sciences); BS in health care administration and policy; BS in health sciences; BS in health sciences (healthy lifestyles and fitness science); BS in medical studies; BS in population health; BS in public health

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career opportunities▲

Students who complete this minor acquire valuable skills in health care that can be implemented in a variety of career settings. Some career opportunities include project coordination, marketing, sales and research.
Contact information▲

College of Health Solutions | HLTHS 444AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300

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