The Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities at Bellarmine University offers you a unique interdisciplinary approach to understanding health, healthcare, and well-being. This undergraduate degree moves beyond clinical diagnosis and treatment, inviting you to explore health from a broader perspective that integrates arts, humanities, and social sciences. You will delve into critical areas such as bioethics, disability studies, health disparities, social justice in health, and the cultural perspectives on health, preparing you to critically engage with complex societal issues. This program is ideal for students seeking a holistic understanding of the human condition within healthcare contexts.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, providing you with a comprehensive educational experience. You will engage with core courses that cover a wide range of topics, including the stories of illness, medical history, and various intersectional areas related to health. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis and encourages you to examine challenging topics through lenses like aging studies, LGBTQIA health, and compassion in healthcare. You will graduate with a strong foundation in health humanities, equipped for diverse career paths in healthcare advocacy, public health, non-profit organizations, or further graduate studies.