Health Humanities (Minor)
The Health Humanities minor offered by Simmons University and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS) adds humanistic perspectives to the understanding of wellness and healthcare through interdisciplinary scholarship and research.
The Health Humanities minor focuses on ethical leadership practice, sensitivity to cultural impacts on health and wellness, and communication skills, helping future practitioners bridge the gap between patients and providers.
This minor includes a Capstone for independent research, and students will be encouraged to take optional internship experiences that explore the intersection of health and culture.
Minor Requirements
The courses below have been identified as core courses for the health humanities minor. To fulfill the Health Humanities minor course requirements, students must take 5 courses, 4 credits per course or a total of 20 credits.
Required Courses
HUM 345 |
Healthcare Humanities (Taught at MCPHS) |
3 |
PHIL131 |
Biomedical Ethics (Taught at Simmons) |
4 |
Global Health Elective Courses
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Social and Cultural Elective Courses
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Narrative Health
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Both the English Department and the History Department are developing courses in this area.