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Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities
Understand health and healthcare as a whole.
Curious about a health-related career, but not sure which one?
Health Humanities at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota takes an interdisciplinary approach, blending courses in art, psychology, history, ethics, and theology. You’ll gain a unique perspective on health, healing, and illness while exploring how the humanities connect to real-world healthcare challenges.
The program emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, ethical decision-making, and strong communication skills — all essential for future healthcare professionals, researchers, and community advocates.
Health Humanities is flexible and can be pursued as a double major or minor alongside any field of study, giving you the freedom to shape your academic journey. With rising demand for professionals skilled in patient-centered, empathetic, and ethical healthcare, this program bridges the gap between science and the humanities.
Graduates are prepared for medical school, research, and careers in healthcare, social work, public policy, patient advocacy, and health education, using interpersonal finesse and compassion to make a difference.
Apply today and take the next step toward a career that changes lives.
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Program Highlights
- Unique humanities-driven program with minimal science-based coursework, unlike traditional medical humanities programs
- One of only two programs of its kind in Minnesota
- Nationally recognized pathway to understanding health from every angle
- Opportunities to collaborate with leading healthcare systems, including Winona Health, Gundersen Health System, and the Mayo Clinic
- Personalize your journey with 19 different minors. Learn more.
- At Saint Mary’s, general education isn’t just a box to check — it’s a chance to grow in class and life. Learn more here.
What You'll Learn
- Cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills
- Moral reasoning and ethical decision-making
- Active listening and perspective-taking
- Rhetorical awareness, research and information literacy
- Critical thinking, creative problem solving, and analytical ability
- Professionalization, self-reflection, and self-presentation
Health Humanities shapes Megan’s PA path
For Megan Frosch, health humanities has been the perfect complement to her major. “This major/minor gives you a holistic view on how different issues can be viewed from different perspectives, she said. “I feel like I’ve been given a lot of resources through health humanities to make a difference.”
- Megan Frosch, Class of 2026
3+2 PA program, health humanities minor
Admissions
Your journey towards a brighter future starts here. Whether you are a recent high school graduate seeking to immerse yourself in a transformative academic experience or a transfer student eager to find the perfect fit, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is committed to empowering you with knowledge, fostering personal growth, and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
Course Catalog
Careers that look to the future.
On its own or when paired with appropriate science coursework and / or post baccalaureate degrees, this major can help prepare for many career options within the healthcare system.
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