Examine the sociocultural context and historical foundations of medicine and healthcare.

Undergraduate Programs

Health Humanities Certificate

Health Humanities Certificate

In-Person

The Certificate in Health Humanities is designed for students interested in examining the sociocultural context and historical foundations of medicine and healthcare. The certificate will focus students on understanding sociocultural and philosophical dimensions of health, disease, and disability; and train them in using diverse methods of the arts, humanities, and social sciences to explore questions animating medicine and healthcare. The certificate includes 3 required interdisciplinary courses (9 credits) and 3 electives (9 credits) which students will choose in consultation with the Certificate in Health Humanities Advisor from a curated pool of courses that address humane aspects of health and medicine.