A minor allows you to pursue interests in an area outside of your major. It can add
variety to your chosen field of study and customize your education, making you a more
versatile and well-rounded graduate. A well-chosen minor can demonstrate intellectual
curiosity and preparation for specialized or competitive graduate programs. Some minors
focus on communication, global awareness, or ethics—skills increasingly valued by
employers in every field. Michigan Tech students may minor in any subject, provided that the title of the minor differs from the title
of your major or major concentration. To pursue a minor, you must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and file a Curriculum Add/Drop Form to inform the Registrar's Office of your interest in the minor. We recommend that you begin your minor studies as
early as possible in your academic career.
Minors in the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology:
Coaching Fundamentals (Minor and Certificate)
If you have a passion for sports and a gift for supporting others in honing their skills and achieving their goals, coaching could be a fulfilling activity—or career—for you. Our Coaching Fundamentals minor or certificate will equip you with the fundamental training necessary for involvement in youth, high school, or collegiate athletics, as well as recreational or club sports. Assist with coaching a sporting activity of your choice for 40 to 60 hours as part of your minor or certificate. These mini-internships are available through Michigan Tech Athletics, area K-12 schools, and other local sports teams.
Population Health
Tackle today’s most pressing health challenges with a population-wide perspective through Michigan Tech’s Population Health minor. This minor prepares you to assess the biological, social, cultural, political, and environmental factors that influence the health of communities and to design scalable, evidence-based solutions that promote health equity. Learn to engage stakeholders, evaluate interventions, and apply cross-sector strategies that make a meaningful difference at the societal level. Whether you're planning a career in health, policy, law, engineering, or business, this minor adds a powerful dimension to your ability to lead change and improve lives.
Public Health
Broaden your impact by exploring connections between human health and the environments where we live, work, and play with a Public Health minor. This minor introduces you to the core principles of population health, research methodologies, and health equity, preparing you to apply a public health lens across a wide range of fields. From engineering and policy to law, biology, and the social sciences, integrating a public health perspective enhances your ability to solve complex challenges and design ethical, effective solutions.