At West Virginia University, we aspire to educate students to be prepared for a future where West Virginians will navigate the opportunities and challenges of 21st century health care. A minor in medical humanities and health studies will give you an understanding of the social and cultural contexts of health, illness and medical care and how the perspectives of the humanities and social sciences can help you think beyond health and medicine as just pure science.
Through interdisciplinary study in subjects like communication studies, English, gerontology, philosophy, psychology, social work, sociology and women’s and gender studies, the minor promotes awareness of the shared interests and connections among the various disciplines related to health and medicine. It is an opportunity for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of health care issues and work in health professions.
As someone interested in the social and cultural contexts of health care, this minor will help you organize your coursework into a more coherent focus and allow you to:
/ Identify and differentiate humanities and social science perspectives on health and medicine
/ Analyze cultural products of health and medicine using research methods from multiple disciplines
/ Use research tools and composition skills appropriate to multiple disciplines
/ Explain the significance of humanities and social science perspectives on health and medicine
To meet the faculty and advisors that you will guide your studies, visit the program website.
