Any Mercy College bachelor’s degree-seeking student may pursue a minor after completing a minimum of 18 credit hours or more as designated by the department. Minors are offered in the following areas:
Chemistry
Healthcare Administration
Psychology
Religious Studies
(23-25 credit hours)
Any bachelor’s degree-seeking Mercy College student may pursue a minor in chemistry by completing 23-25 credit hours or 5 courses in chemistry. Two courses or ten credit hours of the classes must be completed at Mercy College of Ohio. The requirements for the minor in chemistry are as follows:
Core Courses in Chemistry (25 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| CHM 210 | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 211 | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHM 320 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 321 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Or | ||
| Chemistry elective at the 300/400 level | ||
| CHM 410 | Biochemistry | 5 |
| Or | ||
| Chemistry elective at the 300/400 level |
(18 credit hours)
Any bachelor’s degree-seeking Mercy College student may pursue a minor in healthcare administration by completing 18 credit hours or 6 courses in healthcare administration. Nine (9) credit hours of the required 18 credit hours must be 300 level or above classes completed at Mercy College of Ohio. The requirements for the minor in healthcare administration are as follows:
Required Course (3 Credit Hours):
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| HCA 301 | Introduction to the United States Healthcare System | 3 |
Elective Courses (15 Credit Hours):
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| HCA 310 | Organizational Behavior in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 312 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCA 316 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| HCA 318 | Principles of Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
| HCA 330 | Principles of Accounting for Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 410 | Introduction to Healthcare Finance | 3 |
| HCA 412 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HCA 419 | Reimbursement, Insurance, and Managed Care | 3 |
| HCA 420 | Fundamentals of Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HCA 435 | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 3 |
| HCA 440 | Fundamentals of Population Health for Healthcare Administrators | 3 |
| HCA 450 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
| IMG 470 | Medical Imaging Management | 3 |
(18 credit hours)
Any bachelor’s degree-seeking Mercy College student may pursue a minor in psychology by completing 18 credit hours or six (6) courses in psychology. The requirements for the minor in psychology are as follows:
Required Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours):
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| PSY 280 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| PSY 320 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 350 | Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| PSY 370 | Psychology of Music | 3 |
| PSY 380 | Behavior Modification | 3 |
(18 credit hours)
Any Mercy College bachelor degree-seeking student may pursue a minor in religious studies by completing 18 credit hours or six (6) courses in religion. The requirements for the minor in Religious Studies are as follows:
Required Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| REL 101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| REL 204 | Spirituality for Healthcare Providers | 3 |
| REL 250 | Death, Dying, and Bereavement | 3 |
| REL 280 | Independent Study | 1-5 |
| REL 299 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| REL 311 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL 330 | Spirituality and Theology in Christian Art | 3 |
| REL 335 | Spirituality on the Page, Stage, and Screen | 3 |
| REL 360 | Women and Religion | 3 |
| REL 380 | Mission, Values, and Social Teaching | 3 |
| REL 382 | Spirituality Care: Integration of Body, Mind, and Spirit Healing | 3 |
| REL 385 | Mission, Healthcare Ministry, and Enculturation | 3 |
| REL 399 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
Specialize your bachelor's degree with an academic minor
Build additional knowledge and experience in health-related fields, by taking supplemental minor courses.
Chemistry
The Chemistry minor curriculum provides a solid, broad-based knowledge of chemistry and complements biology and pre-professional health science degrees.
Healthcare Administration
The minor in Health Care Administration is specifically designed to complement all of Mercy College’s degree programs with a curriculum that will enhance your understanding of the business of health care.
Psychology
Concepts explored while pursuing a Psychology minor will help students understand the basics of human behavior. This will help you understand your own behavior as well as the behavior of others in the workplace and in your personal life.
Religious Studies
Concepts explored in the Religious Studies minor broadens a student’s understanding of the human condition and the importance of the human spirit which are valuable skills within any organization.