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Degree
Diploma
Major
Ethics | Philosophy | History
Area of study
Humanities
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Through interdisciplinary coursework, students explore topics such as bioethics, health law, and the history of medicine, preparing them for careers in healthcare, government, and other fields where a nuanced understanding of medical science is essential.

Program Outline


Degree Overview

The Medical Humanities minor at York College of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary program that combines the study of science with the humanities. It aims to equip students with a well-rounded understanding of medical science and its impact on society, culture, and ethics. The program prepares graduates for a range of careers in healthcare, government, research, and other fields.


Outline


Required Courses (18-19 credits):

  • HUM 310 Medical Humanities (3 credit hours): This core course introduces students to the field of medical humanities and its various topics.
  • Choose 3-4 credit hours from the following:
  • BIO 142 Molecules, Genes, and Cells (4 credit hours) OR BIO 150 Introduction to Molecular Biology (4 credit hours)
  • BIO 151 Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab (0 credit hours)
  • CHM 134 General Chemistry I (4 credit hours)
  • CHM 135 General Chemistry I Lab (0 credit hours)
  • PHY 110 General Physics I (4 credit hours)
  • PHY 111 General Physics I Lab (0 credit hours)
  • PSY 210 Fundamentals of Biopsychology (3 credit hours)
  • Choose 6 credit hours from the following:
  • HIS 370 History of Alcohol and Drugs in American Life (3 credit hours)
  • HIS 402 The Black Death (3 credit hours)
  • NUR 200 Women's Health (3 credit hours)
  • PHL 225 Philosophy of Medicine (3 credit hours)
  • PHL 346 Bioethics (3 credit hours)
  • PS 357 Health Law and Policy (3 credit hours)
  • WRT 352 Rhetoric of Science (3 credit hours)
  • Six additional credit hours, taken from either group: Only one course from the grouping BIO 142 OR BIO 150 and BIO 151 can be counted towards the minor.

Careers

The Medical Humanities minor prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including:

  • Government: Policy analysis, public health advocacy, health communication
  • Healthcare industry: Marketing, sales, medical research, consulting, insurance
  • Civic engagement: Community outreach, non-profit organizations
  • Administration: Private and public sector organizations

Other

The program offers a holistic approach to understanding medical science, integrating scientific knowledge with cultural, ethical, and social perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach prepares students to critically analyze complex healthcare issues and contribute to informed decision-making.

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