College Of Arts And Sciences
History of Health, Science & the Environment
Why Study the History of Health, Science & the Environment?
The History of Health, Science & the Environment minor explores the historical context of health, science and disease. Nature is within us and all around us. Human habitats—starting with our multi-species bodies—are only partly under human control. Inversely, the environment "out there" is deeply influenced by humans and their technologies. History provides extensive evidence for these trans-human relationships. This minor allows students to explore this multi-level interplay—from the molecular level to the planetary—in a variety of times and places.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- History
- Africana Studies
- History of Science
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Global History of Human Health
- History of Industrial Hazards
- The Maya
- Health and Disease in African History
ADMISSION INFO:
Completion of the minor requires 21 credits. Nine credits must be taken at Stony Brook, with three at the upper-division level. The distribution of the credits should be determined in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
- Health and Safety Director
- Sustainability Specialist
- Youth Counselor
- Political Scientist
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Long Island Science Center
- Adelphi University
- Hacensack Meridian Health
- NYU Langone Health
- Boston University
Interested in this Minor?
Department of History
Chair: Paul Gootenberg
Office: S-301 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Phone: (631) 632-7500
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
