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Health & Medical Humanities

Explore how the social sciences, the humanities and the arts enhance health and medical practice. EIU is the only state university in Illinois to offer a minor in Health and Medical Humanities, and it suits science-oriented students as well as students in the humanities and social sciences.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Careers
Sociologists, Activities, Education, Anthropologists, Archeologists
Health & Medical Humanities students at EIU

Why Study Health & Medical Humanities at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Health & Medical Humanities | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Health & Medical Humanities at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Health & Medical Humanities students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Health and Medical Humanities minor brings together a diversity of disciplines to teach you how the social sciences, the humanities and the arts enhance health and medical practice. It is a fit if you are a science-oriented student, such as pre-med, pre-health or biological sciences, or a student in the social sciences and humanities who is curious about how people experience illness and care.

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Career Outcomes

  • Sociologists
  • Directors, Religious Activities & Education
  • Anthropologists & Archeologists
  • Philosophy & Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Geographers
  • Midwives
  • Education Administrators, Postsecondary
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

C.C. Wharram
Professor of English; Director, Center for the Humanities; Coordinator, Health & Medical Humanities Minor Program
ccwharram@eiu.edu
1222 Booth Library
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Mike Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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