The Bachelor of Arts and Minor in Health Humanities at Salem provides an interdisciplinary exploration of human health through the lens of humanities and arts. Students examine cultural understandings of health, healing, and healers using history, narrative, art, and ethics. This program emphasizes a broad cultural perspective on health and aims to prepare students for health-related careers with a deep understanding of diverse cultural viewpoints.
Why this course is highly recommended
Students who pursue this program engage actively with a rigorous curriculum, develop research skills, and learn to navigate differences through dialogue. The program promotes critical thinking about cultural perspectives on health, making it ideal for those interested in careers that require cultural competence, communication, leadership, or further graduate study in health fields.
This program specializes in health humanities, blending humanities and arts to explore human health across cultures and communities. It encourages critical examination of cultural assumptions about health and healing, fostering a broad, nuanced understanding of health practices and beliefs.
Application fees
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1st year tuition fees
43.31L
Living cost
All students will complete a senior project involving independent research under faculty mentorship. The program also includes coursework in career development, where students explore potential career paths and learn to communicate the value of humanities education to future employers or graduate schools.

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Graduates are prepared for careers in communications, community leadership, philanthropy, advocacy, education, translation, and chaplaincy. The program also supports pursuing graduate studies in medicine, integrative medicine, allied health, and public health, especially when combined with other fields of study.