Minor in Medical Humanities and Bioethics
About This Program
Combining approaches from the medical humanities and bioethics, students are encouraged to take a humanistic perspective on the practice of medicine, using methods from philosophy, the social sciences, and the arts. This program provides students with an opportunity to earn a Minor in Medical Humanities and Bioethics and is relevant to a wide range of fields including healthcare, disability studies, public health, social work, and biomedical engineering.
The Minor in Medical Humanities and Bioethics requires 18 hours. In addition to foundations courses, the student may choose from listed courses in disability studies. The minor offers independent study and internship opportunities.
Competencies
- Upon completion, the student will demonstrate oral and written communication skills related to professional interpersonal interactions and especially in-patient care.
- Upon completion, the student will demonstrate analytical and critical thinking in decision making related to professional practice and especially patient care.
- Upon completion, the student will participate in teamwork and interpersonal collaboration related to solving complex problems in a professional arena and especially in a healthcare environment.
- Upon completion, the student will understand, display, and demonstrate an understanding of the various moral theories and philosophical positions related to patient care.
Curriculum
| Medical Humantities Foundations | ||
| HUMA 3300 | MEDICAL HUMANITIES | 3 |
| PHIL 3319 | BIOMEDICAL ETHICS | 3 |
| Medical Humanities Specialization | ||
| For Disability Studies, select 1 from the following: | 3 | |
| TOPICS IN DISABILITY STUDIES | ||
| U.S. DISABILITY HISTORY | ||
| HISTORY OF MADNESS | ||
| DISABILITY & SOCIAL WORK | ||
| CYBORGS AND PROSTHETICS | ||
| DISABILITY ETHICS | ||
| CYBORGS AND PROSTHETICS | ||
| RESEARCH IN DISABILITY STUDIES | ||
| DISABILITY IN MASS MEDIA | ||
| UNIVERSAL DESIGN & ACCESSIBILITY IN THE PERFORMING ARTS | ||
| DISABILITY AND ART | ||
| TOPICS IN DISABILITY HISTORY | ||
| DISABILITY & WORK | ||
| ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | ||
| Select 3 from the following: | 9 | |
| BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| GLOBAL CULTURES | ||
| EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE | ||
| LATINO HEALTH ISSUES | ||
| FOOD AND CULTURE | ||
| SEX, GENDER, AND CULTURE | ||
| PATIENTS, HEALERS, AND CULTURE | ||
| HUMAN OSTEOLOGY | ||
| BIOARCHAEOLOGY: BIOGRAPHIES IN BONE | ||
| ART AND THE HUMAN CONDITION | ||
| BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS | ||
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION | ||
| FORENSIC DEATH INVESTIGATION | ||
| TOPICS IN DISABILITY STUDIES | ||
| U.S. DISABILITY HISTORY | ||
| HISTORY OF MADNESS | ||
| DISABILITY & SOCIAL WORK | ||
| CYBORGS AND PROSTHETICS | ||
| DISABILITY ETHICS | ||
| CYBORGS AND PROSTHETICS | ||
| RESEARCH IN DISABILITY STUDIES | ||
| DISABILITY IN MASS MEDIA | ||
| UNIVERSAL DESIGN & ACCESSIBILITY IN THE PERFORMING ARTS | ||
| DISABILITY AND ART | ||
| TOPICS IN DISABILITY HISTORY | ||
| DISABILITY & WORK 1 | ||
| TOPICS IN LITERATURE When the topic is relevant to Medical Humanities. | ||
| TOPICS IN LGBTQIA+ LITERATURE AND THEORY 1 | ||
| GRAPHIC NOVELS AND THE MEDICAL WORLD | ||
| UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LGBTQ+ STUDIES | ||
| BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES | ||
| SEX, GENDER, AND CULTURE | ||
| BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| HISTORY OF MEDICINE | ||
| SOCIAL DARWINISM AND EUGENICS | ||
| TOPICS IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES | ||
| CLINICAL MEDICINE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | ||
| AMERICAN HEALTHCARE THROUGH FILM | ||
| CONFERENCE COURSE IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES | ||
| ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | ||
| SPECIALIZED TOPICS IN NURSING | ||
| TOPICS IN APPLIED ETHICS | ||
| TOPICS IN BIOETHICS | ||
| CONFERENCE COURSE IN BIOETHICS | ||
| HEALTH POLITICS, POLICY, AND ADVOCACY | ||
| HEALTH POLITICS AND POLICY | ||
| BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| ISSUES IN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE | ||
| CLINICAL MEDICINE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | ||
| DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN DISEASE | ||
| SPANISH FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | ||
| TRANSLATION IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS | ||
| INTERPRETING IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION | ||
| MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS | ||
| INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | ||
| ROBOTS, DIGITAL HUMANITIES, AND THEATRE | ||
Another course with prior approval of program coordinator. | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
When the topic is relevant and with approval of program coordinator.
Advising Resources
Students should meet with their advisor prior to enrolling in classes every semester. Walk in advising sessions are available during posted office hours. Emailing the advising office is recommended for many advising issues.
Philosophy and Medical Humanities
Location:
307 Carlisle Hall
Email:
philosophyadvising@bookings.uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2764