Such recognition of accomplishment on your transcript is useful when applying to programs of graduate study or medical schools, and in job placement because it shows you have a special interest and some expertise in health and humanities. A cognate is a cluster of courses in an area of study outside your major that is used to strengthen and diversify your knowledge and experience. With written approval from the IPHH director, courses outside the specialization may count towards fulfilling specialization requirements. As an option, you may choose to participate in the Study Abroad program sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Program in Health and Humanities. This is a six-week course in Medical Ethics and History of Health Care in London.
Credits earned are applicable toward completion of the specialization requirements.
Developing an Integrated Course Plan To enroll in the Specialization in Health and Humanities, arrange to meet with the undergraduate specialization advisor for the Interdisciplinary Programs in Health and Humanities. The advisor will help you develop a schedule of specialization courses that is tailored to your academic needs and interests and that meets specialization requirements. You should also meet with your regular academic advisor. Thereafter, the specialization advisor and the director of the program will work with your major advisor to ensure smooth integration of the specialization into your overall academic program. To E-mail your question or request for information, click here.