HUMA 3300. MEDICAL HUMANITIES. 3 Hours.

Explores the ethical, historical, literary, philosophical, and religious dimensions of medicine or health. Includes instruction in art, cultural studies, economics, ethics, history, literature, medical anthropology, philosophy, religion and spiritual thought, science and technology, visual art, and writing.

HUMA 3340. TOPICS IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES. 3 Hours.

In-depth treatment of an issue or topic in or relevant to the medical humanities. May be repeated for credit with permission of the department.

HUMA 3350. CLINICAL MEDICINE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

This is a survey course aimed at exploring the human experience through the lens of the different medical specialties and diverse patient perspectives. The course employs a variety of learning aids, such as videos, narratives, and visits by relevant professionals.

HUMA 3360. AMERICAN HEALTHCARE THROUGH FILM. 3 Hours.

This course explores current issues in American healthcare through the lens of film. Each class will include a movie and associated discussion pertaining to that theme. The final project will include a brief, student produced film with written synopsis, created with a home device such as a cell-phone, related to a current health issue.

HUMA 4191. CONFERENCE COURSE IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES. 1 Hour.

This course is an independent study offering students an opportunity for in-depth study of a specific topic in the medical humanities. Requires permission of the department chair and the instructor.

HUMA 4291. CONFERENCE COURSE IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES. 2 Hours.

This course is an independent study offering students an opportunity for in-depth study of a specific topic in the medical humanities. Requires permission of the department chair and the instructor.

HUMA 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES. 3 Hours.

This course is an independent study offering students an opportunity for in-depth study of a specific topic in the medical humanities. Requires permission of the department chair and the instructor.

HUMA 4395. INTERNSHIP IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES. 3 Hours.

Supervised internship through which students apply the academic skills they have acquired in medical humanities and bioethics courses. Interns work at an approved business, academic, or non-profit site that focuses on an area of medical humanities or bioethics. This course is intended to be completed as one of the final courses for the minor in Medical Humanities and Bioethics but is not required to earn the minor. Prerequisite: HUMA 3300 and PHIL 3319. Permission of director Medical Humanities and Biomedical Ethics is required.