Health and Society
BA, BS

The Health and Society bachelor's degree program explores multiple perspectives on health, health care, and related systems and policies. You will engage in a critical analysis of the factors that impact the health and health behaviors of diverse populations, the provision of health care, and the formulation of health-related policy.

Through the program, you will:

understand how systemic inequalities affect health outcomes
learn how theoretical frameworks and research from multiple disciplines can be used to find innovative solutions to health-related problems
demonstrate an understanding of the organization and efficacy of health care systems and policies
develop basic skills in qualitative and quantitative social scientific research methods
utilize effective oral and written modes of communicating health-related issues to diverse audiences

To satisfy the requirements for the BA in Health and Society, students must complete a total of 120 credit hours of instruction. Students will be required to take 36 credits in the major: