BA Medical Humanities

Course Overview The Medical Humanities major investigates the human experience of health, illness, and medicine through the lenses of history, ethics, and culture. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for a wide range of health careers by exploring how social contexts, belief systems, and the arts shape our understanding of sickness and compassionate care. Students will gain critical skills in ethical decision-making, patient advocacy, and narrative medicine. Key Program Highlights Examine real-world applications of bioethics, narrative medicine, and arts-based therapies. Develop highly transferable skills in critical thinking, writing, and oral communication. Explore the intersection of health with history, literature, and diverse cultural belief systems. Prepare for impactful careers in patient advocacy, health policy, and compassionate care. Learn from expert faculty dedicated to the human side of medicine and healthcare systems.