Health Humanities Major

Embark on impactful health-related careers through a health humanities degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona. Immerse yourself in interdisciplinary humanities study, discovering holistic care and advocating for empathetic healthcare. This major offers a distinct perspective, prioritizing ethics and championing social justice across communities.

With rising demand for professionals versed in patient-centered, empathetic, and ethical healthcare, a health humanities major bridges the gap. It cultivates skills rooted in arts and humanities, opening doors to health-related roles and fields like social work, public policy, patient advocacy, and health education. Graduates adeptly use interpersonal finesse, deliver compassionate care, and advocate for social justice.

A health humanities major spans humanities (English, philosophy, history, theology) and fine arts, nurturing health understanding while passionately advocating for social justice. It hones communication skills valued by patients, families, healthcare professionals, and communities.

Our program unveils patient-centered care through humanistic perspectives. Saint Mary’s unique emphasis on humanities and arts distinguishes it from programs narrowly focused on sciences. This approach cultivates essential intellectual and interpersonal skills, enabling ethical care delivery and effective communication with patients.

Saint Mary’s stands out through affiliations with leading healthcare systems, including Winona Health, Gundersen Health System, and the Mayo Clinic.

Embark on this transformative journey where health isn’t just a destination but a compassionate exploration. Saint Mary’s commits to shaping healthcare advocates with knowledge and ethics for meaningful impact on patients and community well-being.