Medical Studies, Minor
Explore clinical medicine, health care systems and the diverse health professions. Develop a broad, well-rounded understanding of the field that reaches beyond traditional science coursework and rounds out your view of medicine.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Medical Studies minor description
The minor program in medical studies prepares you for employment in health care and clinical medicine, including in direct and indirect patient care.
You take coursework in:
- applied medical and health care ethics
- historical aspects of medicine
- leadership and professionalism
You have the option of enhancing the application of core concepts through completion of an internship. This minor doesn't replace pre-med academic preparation if you plan to apply to medical school.
Why earn a medical studies minor at ASU?
As part of the College of Health Solutions, you tap into ASU's drive to improve health outcomes through innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and systems thinking, giving your studies a hands-on, forward-looking foundation.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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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.
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HCD 303 Global Health Care Systems
(GCSI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HCD 330 Health Care Systems in the U.S.
(CIVI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MED 300 Historical and Contemporary Issues in Health
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MED 320 Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MED 450 Leadership and Professionalism
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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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 once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this medical studies minor prepares you for
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
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Clinical Health Sciences
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HLTHS 444AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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