What Can I Do With a Major in Health & Medical Humanities?

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: HEALTH & MEDICAL HUMANITIES

The Health & Medical Humanities Program explores the intersection of health, illness, and the human
experience through the lens of the humanities. Students in this program study not only the biological and
medical aspects of health and illness, but also the social, cultural, historical, and ethical dimensions of these
topics. By examining the ways in which healthcare is delivered, received, and understood, students gain a
deeper understanding of the complex relationships between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths in healthcare, research, policy,
education, and more.

SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS

  • Activities/Recreation Director
  • Caregiver Support
  • Coordinator
  • Community Health Worker
  • Director of Social Services
  • Entrepreneur
  • Health and Medical
  • Humanities Consultant
  • Health Educator
  • Home Health Services
  • Coordinator
    • Law Enforcement
  • Lobbyist
  • Marketing
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Researcher
  • Social & Community Service
  • Manager
  • Social Worker
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Coach
  • Pharmacy Manager
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Medical Scribe
  • Nurse
  • Public Health Educator
  • Physician
  • Wellness Program Director
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Bioethicist Clinical Ethicist
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Medical Writer/Editor
  • Patient Advocate
  • Researcher
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Therapist/Counselor
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • *Some may require certifications or an advanced degree

Types of Employers

  • Health Systems (Hospitals, Clinics, Hospice,
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Work and Job Placements Agencies
  • Social Services (Family Service Agencies, DSS,
  • Adult Protective Services)
  • Corporations (Public and Private)
  • For-profit and Non-profit Industries
  • Marketing Companies
  • Human Resources
  • Hospitals, Clinics, and other Healthcare
  • Organizations
  • Non-profits and Advocacy Organizations
  • Research institutions
  • Think Tanks
  • Research
  • Federal, State, and Local Legislative Bodies
  • (Transportation, Housing, and Social Welfare)
  • Advocacy Organizations (Local, Regional, and
  • National)
  • Education
  • Product Development
  • Government agencies
  • Public Health Organizations
  • Educational institutions (K-12 to Higher
  • Education)
  • Private Businesses
  • Consulting Firms