Medical Humanities, Minor
The UTRGV Medical Humanities Minor offers students an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to develop an understanding of the cultural, economic, gender, and historical factors that influence health and healing. At the same time, the program will foster respect for the pluralistic diversity in society at large. For those who are interested in the practice of healthcare, this minor will be invaluable in examining crucial components of the healing arts, including ethical considerations in patient/client-caregiver relations and humanistic elements of positive healthcare delivery, such as effective communication, respect amongst patients/clients and providers, integrity, excellence, compassion, empathy, altruism, and service. By participating in this program of study, students will have the unique opportunity to work with faculty in the humanities who have strong teaching and research interests in the area of healthcare. This minor encourages students to think innovatively about their own roles in improving health throughout the world, no matter their future profession or past background.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Minor Requirements – 18 Hours (9 advanced)
Choose 18 hours of Medical Humanities coursework, of which 9 hours must be advanced.
Medical Humanities Core – 3 hours (3 advanced)
Required
| MEDH 4301 | Critical Thinking and Medical Humanities | 3 |
Introductory Core – 6 hours
Required
Humanities and Health Electives - 9 hours (6 advanced)
Choose three elective courses (9 hours) from at least two different disciplines:
Classes from the Colleges of Liberal and/or Fine Arts that are at least 50% health focused and meet at least 3 of the 5 MEDH Program SLOs may be counted toward the minor with prior approval.