A Degree That Blends Art, Science and Society
Stories we tell about what being well means, living a good life, and feeling whole explain the concepts of health, sickness, and wellness beyond biology or pathology. Our BSHHSS program prepares students to identify, explore and analyze people’s stories — using methods from the humanities, fine arts and social sciences — all while helping people make meaning of their experiences so they can plan and live a better life. Graduates of AHU’s BSHHSS degree are well-rounded, humanistic leaders in health care, law and education who use communication and empathy to facilitate person-centered decision-making and whole-person care.
Customize Your Degree Path With Minors and Electives
At AHU, we give you the opportunity to tailor your health humanities education by choosing your electives or a minor in our BSHHSS program. Minors can be in a variety of areas, including:
- Health care administration
- Language (through Adventist Colleges Abroad)
- Religion
As an alternative to a minor, you may select 18 to 20 credits of natural or physical science electives that align with medical school prerequisites — or to prepare you to apply to graduate programs in medicine, osteopathy and rehabilitation therapies.
Giving You Options for Graduate Programs and Career Pathways
The opportunities for what you can do with a health humanities degree are endless. Students in our BSHHSS program will be well-prepared for acceptance into professional and graduate degree programs like:
- Chaplaincy
- Counseling
- Education
- Health care administration
- Law
- Medicine
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychology
With our BSHHSS degree, you can pursue clinical and non-clinical roles in health care, including:
- Counselor or behavioral therapist
- Health care administrator
- Health educator
- Medical ethicist
- Occupational or physical therapist
- Public health analyst
Program Admission Requirements
To be accepted into our health humanities degree program, a student must:
Students who have not completed 24 college credits must complete all courses in person until they have successfully completed 24 college credits. Then, with the guidance of their advisor, students may register for online courses.
- Apply Online
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Submit an application and nonrefundable $20 application fee.
- Meet the GPA Requirements
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school or a 3.0 on 12 college credits. Admissions GPAs will be calculated based on credits and grades from regionally accredited institutions only.
- Submit Transcripts
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Transcripts must be mailed or delivered electronically to AHU from each institution, or the applicant may deliver a transcript in a sealed envelope directly to the Office of Admissions. Faxed copies will not be considered official. Additionally, transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by approved credential evaluation companies. Please see Foreign Transcript Evaluations for more information.
- Complete an Interview
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Competitive applicants will be invited to an interview process. Meeting minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee an invitation for an interview. Applicants wishing to be accepted to the program must complete the interview process. Admission to the program will be granted upon completing the interview process.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Calling
There’s no better time than now to start or continue your journey toward a rewarding career in health care, education or law. Request more information or start your application to our BSHHSS degree program today.