Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities (BA)
School of Arts and Sciences
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall
Develop an in-depth understanding of individual and collective experiences of health and illness by combining communication and critical thinking skills with cultural competencies.
An Interdisciplinary Platform for Healthcare Professionals
Your Four-Year Journey
This unique degree program provides valuable foundational knowledge in communications, cultural expression, and human experience necessary to provide informed, empathetic healthcare.
First-Year Experience
- establish foundational skills in writing, critical thinking, research, and oral communication
- develop knowledge in math, statistics, chemistry, and biology
- explore key issues in the health humanities through introductory courses in literature, culture, history, and social sciences
Second-Year Experience
- immerse yourself in the study of American culture, identity, and psychology
- practice advanced competencies in research as well as oral and written communication
- shape your schedule balancing humanities and elective courses
Third-Year Experience
- study narrative health and medicine
- explore global health, anthropology, sociology, and history of health
- use knowledge from previous courses to consider ethical questions in healthcare
Fourth-Year Experience
- complete the health humanities capstone
- explore electives that align with your professional interests
A Program that’s Adaptable to Your Career Goals
Increasingly, employers are looking for candidates with strong critical thinking skills, a high degree of cultural competence, adaptability, empathy, and the ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences. The BA in Health Humanities prepares you to be that professional.
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