Program: Humanitarian Engineering Minor - Valparaiso University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 05, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

The Humanitarian Engineering Minor gives students the understanding and the opportunity to apply engineering concepts to improve the welfare of the less advantaged. Coursework enhances cultural awareness and helps students identify problems that engineers could solve. Professor Peter Johnson is the current advisor.

Minor Requirements (Minimum 18 Cr.)

GS 180 - Civic Engagement Credits: 1 (3 credits)

One Course From the Following Options:

GEO 102 - Globalization and Development Credits: 3
WLC 150 - Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Twelve Credits From the Following Options:

Foundational Humanitarian Courses

GEO 102 - Globalization and Development Credits: 3
WLC 150 - Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Civic Society & Development

ECON 136 - Economics of Health, Education, and, Welfare Credits: 3
ENGL 296 - Traditions of Giving and Serving in, American Life Credits: 3
GEO 320 - Urban Geography Credits: 3
GS 220 - Contemporary Issues Philanthropy & Serv Credits: 3
PHIL 125 - The Good Life Credits: 3
POLS 130 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
POLS 261 - State and Local Politics in the United, States Credits: 3
POLS 353 - Principles of Peace and Social Justice Credits: 3
PSJ 201 - Principles of Peace and Social Justice Credits: 3
SOC 210 - Contemporary Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCW 210 - Social Welfare Policy: History & Program Credits: 3
SOCW 260 - Diversity, Equity, & Inculsion Credits: 3

Cultural Perspectives

EAST 140 - Introduction to East Asian Culture Credits: 3
GEO 200 - American Ethnic Geography Credits: 3
HIST 232 - Latin American History and Society Credits: 3
HIST 140 - Introduction to East Asian Culture Credits: 3
HIST 250 - African History and Society Credits: 3
HIST 329 - Revolution! Insurgence in Latin America, Century Latin America Credits: 3
HIST 333 - Latin America in the Cold War Era Credits: 3
HIST 341 - Revolution and Its Roots: The Making of, Modern China Credits: 3
HIST 350 - Colonialism and Independence:, Understanding Modern Africa Credits: 3
HIST 355 - Modern Middle Eastern History Credits: 3
WLC 337 - Ethnology and History of Costa Rica Credits: 0.5
THEO 367 - Topics in South Asian Religions Credits: 3
THEO 368 - Topics in Islam Credits: 3
World Language (4 credits maximum)

Global Awareness

EAST 340 - East Asian Humanities Topics Credits: 3
ECON 326 - International Economics Credits: 3
GEO 101 - World Human Geography Credits: 3
GEO 201 - Economic Geography Credits: 3
GEO 301 - Regional Geographies of the World Credits: 3
GEO 470 - Political Geography Credits: 3
WLC 320 - Global Humanitarianism Examined Credits: 3
POLS 150 - International Relations Credits: 3
POLS 332 - Politics of China and E Asia Credits: 3
POLS 333 - Politics of Africa Credits: 3
POLS 334 - Politics of the Middle East Credits: 3
POLS 335 - Politics of Developing States Credits: 3
POLS 336 - Politics of Latin America Credits: 3

Global Health & Development

IPE 318 - Global Health Issue Credits: 3
MATH 321 - Mathematical Models of Infectious Diseases Credits: 3
NUR 360 - Interprofessional Service Learning in He, alth in Central America Credits: 3
PHS 101 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
PHS 121 - Environment and Health Credits: 3
PHS 207 - Public Health Education and Promotion Credits: 3
PHS 421 - Environmnt Hlth for a Sustainable Future Credits: 3
SPED 441 - Assistive Technology Credits: 1
WLC 335 - Perspectives on Healthcare Costa Rica Credits: 3

Sustainable Development

ECON 210 - Environmental Economics and Policy Credits: 3
ECON 336 - Economics of Developing Nations Credits: 3
ENVS 340 - Water Resources Science and Management Credits: 3
GEO 260 - Environmental Conservation Credits: 3
GEO 475 - Culture, Nature, Landscape Credits: 3
ME 377 - Introduction to Renewable Energy Credits: 1

Note:

At least one credit of GS 180 must be for activities in Engineers Without Borders or a similar approved engineering project.

Non-engineering students may earn this minor by completing the Engineering Minor and the above requirements.

For possible exceptions to this list, please contact Professor Peter Johnson.