Minor Requirements

15 Total Hours

There are two required courses both of which are offered every year. In addition, you must complete three electives.

The Medical Humanities Minor is open to undergraduate students in good standing who are currently enrolled at the university in any major. The certificate program requires a minimum of 15 semester hours with a grade of C or above in each course. 

Please see below for requirements or view the Medical Humanities Minor FAQ for a quick reference guide.

Required Courses

6 Hours

PHI 3323 - Medical Ethics is a 3 hour lecture philosophical study of situations requiring ethical decision making in the area of medicine. (Sophomore standing or above, or consent of instructor.)

Choose ONE of the following courses:
HI 1003 - History of Science in Six Ideas is a survey of the historical context and consequences of six concepts (the body, the senses, humanity, nature, power, the cosmos) in the Western world.

HI 4883 - U.S. History of Medicine is a 3 hour lecture survey of the development of the medical profession and public health in the United States. Medical education and practice, scientific research, epidemics and illness emphasized.

Medical Humanities Electives

9 Hours

Students are required to complete 9 credits of course work within the Medical Humanities Electives. Please see the complete listing of available courses below.

*Other courses, including special topics courses (2990 and 4990) and graduate courses, will be considered for elective credit on a case-by-case basis.