Degree
Minor in Health, Law, and PolicyContact
James Roche, J.D.
Assistant Academic Director, School of Social and Behavioral Science
jroche@une.edu
Minor Description
The Health, Law, and Policy minor is designed to introduce students to the United States healthcare system, with a special emphasis on the public health sector. As a minor, students are provided the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the law that governs our healthcare system and the politics that shape those laws. Students completing the minor will be well-positioned for expanded roles of leadership within a health provider organization or political entity charged with creating health care policy.
Curricular Requirements
Students wishing to pursue a Health, Law, and Policy minor must have an advisor in the program and approval from the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Each student will work with a faculty advisor to design a minor consisting of six (6) courses that supports the student's interests, according to the following guidelines and availability.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSC 325 – Politics of Public Health | 3 |
| One (1) Law Elective | 3 |
| One (1) Political Science Elective | 3 |
| One (1) Law Electives or Political Science Elective | 3 |
| Two (2) Health, Law and Policy Electives | 6 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Program Specific Elective Options
| Law Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSC 106 – Law & American Society | 3 |
| PSC 125 – Understanding the Law | 3 |
| PSC 203 – Politics of Law | 3 |
| PSC 210 – Constitutional Law | 3 |
| Political Science Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSC 101 – Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| PSC 105 – Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PSC 200 – Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PSC 220 – Research Methods | 3 |
| PSC 432 – Autonomy/Politics of Reproduction | 3 |
| Health, Law and Policy Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 211 – Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| BUEC 385 – Health Economics | 3 |
| ENG 310 – Writing & Women's Health | 3 |
| HSM 370 – Law & Ethics of Health Care | 3 |
| PHI 406 – Human Genome Project Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 235 – Health Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 355 – Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 460 – Social Policy and Planning | 3 |
| Internship | Variable |
Learning Outcomes
This minor provides students additional choices and options that are career-oriented in a field that is expected to see significant growth over the next twenty (20) years.
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other restrictions apply.
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Admissions
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Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the University of New England for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
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