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Bachelor of Arts in Health, Medicine, and Society
The Bachelor of Arts in Health, Medicine, and Society explores the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of healthcare. Through interdisciplinary courses, you will gain a broad understanding of health and its impact on society, with an emphasis on critical thinking, service, and the factors shaping healthcare practices and policies.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts
Program Types
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
On Campus
Department
Health, Medicine, & SocietySchool / College
College of Arts and SciencesWhat is a health, medicine, and society degree?
The health, medicine, and society degree is an interdisciplinary program that analyzes health and medicine within social contexts. The program is built upon the conviction that questions about health and healthcare can only be meaningfully addressed by integrating different disciplinary perspectives. In the program, you will be prepared to discuss a range of fields and approaches within healthcare, applying a range of relevant theories, concepts, and approaches to examine questions related to health and healthcare-related problems facing individuals and communities.
Why should you major in health, medicine, and society at Redlands?
Majoring in health, medicine, and society at the University of Redlands provides a unique opportunity to explore the broader social and ethical contexts of healthcare, equipping you to make a meaningful impact across diverse career paths such as nursing or becoming a physician assistant. The program’s interdisciplinary approach, combined with a strong focus on service, prepares you to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare. Upon program completion, you will be well-positioned to pursue advanced degrees at prestigious institutions like USC, UCLA, UC Irvine, Tufts, Boston University, and NYU, further expanding your expertise and career potential.
Classes you'll take
To view specific classes, program requirements, and coursework information, visit the current university catalog.
Undergraduate application deadlines
Spring 2025
November 1, 2024*
Fall 2025 - First Year
November 15, 2024 - Early Action
Fall 2025 - First Year
January 15, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Fall 2025 - Transfer
March 1, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Note
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
What you'll learn
You will cover the basics of biology and chemistry, disciplines that provide an important foundation for understanding health and developing possible interventions and public health programs.
You will learn to recognize the complex legal, political, and economic context that defines how we respond to health challenges. Courses in this area will provide you with important skills for developing and analyzing health policy, and for managing complex healthcare organizations.
You will gain an understanding of the complex social and personal forces that shape health and disease, and our responses to them. Through these courses, you will learn how person and society draw on the rich traditions of medical anthropology, sociology, and psychology.
From a range of disciplines, you will explore the legacies and current impacts of systems of power on health and healthcare, completing coursework addressing topics such as racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination.
What you'll learn
Graduates pursue careers in
As a public health analyst, you will examine health data to improve public health policies and community health outcomes.
As a healthcare administrator, you will manage healthcare facilities and ensure the efficient, effective delivery of medical services.
As a medical sociologist, you will study the social determinants of health and the impact of societal factors on health outcomes.
As a health policy advisor, you will develop and advocate for policies that improve health systems and patient care.
Graduates pursue careers in
Featured faculty
Every Redlands faculty member is an active practitioner in their field. The classes they teach emerge from their unique research and practices, and they’re passionate about what they’re sharing.
James Krueger
Professor, Director of Health Medicine and Society
Jessie Hewitt
Department Chair, Associate Professor
Celine Ko Roberson
Professor
Ben Aronson
Professor, Department Chair
Caryl Forristall
Professor, Department Chair
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