Program Overview
A minor in Health Humanities provides you with interdisciplinary knowledge, which will enable you to:
- Think critically and holistically about healthcare issues
- Develop strong communication skills and collaborate effectively
- Empathize with diverse patient populations
- Analyze and interpret complex information
- Recognize healthcare disparities
A minor in Health Humanities will prepare you for careers across the healthcare industry, such as a medical or health humanities researcher, healthcare communications specialist, healthcare policy analyst, medical information specialist, arts in healthcare coordinator, and more!
Curriculum
Students are required to complete five courses to fulfill the Health Humanities Minor. These courses must include one introductory course and four elective courses. Of the four electives, two must be in Art and English and two must be in History, Philosophy, or Religion. At least two electives must be at the 200 level or higher. Special topic courses, independent studies, and honor projects that are approved by the program advisor(s) may also fulfill the Health Humanities Minor course requirements.
Health Humanities Core Course
- HHUM 125: Introduction to Health Humanities (LinC M2)
Health Humanities Art and English Electives (Choose 2)
- ART 125: Art in Public Spaces
- HHUM/ENGL 252: Literature and Health
- HHUM/ENGL 366: Contemporary Illness Narratives
- HLTP 235: Storytelling, Health, and Medicine
Health Humanities History, Philosophy, and Religion Electives (Choose 2)
- HIST 145: Nutrition and Food in the Americas
- HIST 221: History of the Body
- REL 127: Heath, Healing, and Medicine in Asian Contexts
- REL 221: Buddhism and Mindfulness
- PHIL/REL 230/330: Advanced Topics in Ethics: Abortion
- Additional cross-listings: WGSS, Philosophy Ethics Minor, Peace and Justice Studies Minor
- PHIL/REL 270 Ethics in Asian Cultures (LinC U2)
- PHIL/REL 290: Moral Injury: A Public Health Crisis
- Additional cross-listings: HTPL, Nursing, MTS, Peace and Justice Studies Minor
