Academic Majors & Minors
- Students can declare a major/minor during, or after the second semester of their freshman year. Students should declare a major/minor no later than the end of the sophomore year.
- No more than 2 concentrations allowed, either:
- 2 majors OR
- 1 major and 1 minor OR
- 1 major
- Maintain at least a C (2.0) average in any major or minor.
- Only one (1) undergraduate degree may be earned from Emory.
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Major in Human Health BA
| Major Code | HHBA |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | BA |
| Hours To Complete | 41 |
| Courses Required | 14 |
| Declaration of Major Contact |
Requirements
The following courses are required to complete the major
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Three Core Courses - HLTH 210, HLTH 230 & HLTH 250
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One course in medical and health ethics
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QTM 100
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Senior Project (HLTH 410)
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Two courses each from categories representing the three foundation principles of the major
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Descriptive Analysis of Health in Individuals and Populations
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Mechanistic Understandings of Health
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Translational Applications of Health-Related Research
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- Two electives
Notes
No courses taken using the S/U option may be applied towards the major
Students may choose electives among designated courses and conduct research to complete the major
No more than two courses can count towards the award of a second major.