Health Care Ethics, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in health care ethics allows students to examine some of the ethical questions that arise in the complex health care system.
SLU students will discuss the definition of death, how to allocate donated organs, what is considered a disease and when to withdraw life-sustaining treatment.
Students must complete a minimum total of 15 credits for the minor.
Students pursuing the minor in health care ethics must take Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics (HCE 2010) before or at the same time as any 4000-level courses. Two of the five courses for the minor must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. Students may take one elective outside of the center.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | ||
| Elective Courses | 12 | |
Select 12 credits from courses with the Health Care Ethics Minor attribute, which includes all courses designated HCE* as well as any other course listed for the Bioethics & Health Studies major. | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- *
Students may count either HCE 1600 Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (3 cr) or HCE 1700 Death, Disability, Disease, and the Meaning of Life (3 cr) toward the minor, but not both.
Continuation Standards
Students must have a minimum of a 2.00 average GPA in their minor-related courses. Students who fall below a 2.00 average in minor-related courses will be placed on program probation. If the student fails to obtain at least a 2.00 average GPA in minor-related courses after two consecutive semesters on probation the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
For additional information about this program, please contact hce_info@slu.edu or call 314-977-1060.