Medical Humanities (Minor) | Houston Christian University

A valuable complement to your Pre-Health, Nursing or Kinesiology degree.

The Medical Humanities minor at Houston Christian University offers students an interdisciplinary exploration of medicine, healthcare and medical professions from multiple perspectives. This 18-credit hour program combines technical communication, bioethics and legal aspects of healthcare with historical and sociological understanding. The curriculum prepares students to navigate the complex, rapidly expanding healthcare environment while maintaining a holistic view of patient care and medical practice.

Program Overview

Course Requirements

Technical Communication
Introduction to Bioethics
Medical Humanities
Health & the Law
Introduction to Statistics
History of Medicine

Degree Plan

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Medical Humanities Major

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Why Minor in Medical Humanities at HCU

The Medical Humanities minor serves as an excellent complement to majors across multiple disciplines. Science majors interested in healthcare professions benefit from a deeper understanding of the human and ethical dimensions of medicine. Business students planning careers in healthcare administration develop crucial insights into medical law and ethics. Social science majors enhance their preparation for roles in community health, public policy and social services. Additionally, students in the humanities discover how their analytical and communication skills apply to healthcare contexts, opening paths to careers in health education, medical writing and healthcare advocacy.

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