Health Humanities Minor
The Health Humanities Minor is an interdisciplinary program that deploys the methodologies
of the humanities and social sciences to explore the human experiences of health,
illness, and healing in their broader contexts. The minor inculcates virtues like
empathy and ethical discernment even as it sharpens critical thinking about historical
developments and social, cultural, and political realities. It equips students with
resources to confront both suffering and caregiving with thoughtfulness. Further,
it prepares students for a broad range of careers in the health professions and healthcare
industry, non-profit advocacy, and government.
The Curriculum (18 Units)
Pepperdine’s Health Humanities program emphasizes the benefits of interdisciplinary study, rigorous academics, and
a commitment to service and compassion.
Student Opportunities
Students in the minor benefit from complementary coursework to the pre-health track, as well as dedicated faculty mentorship from both humanities scholars and health-related professionals. They also have opportunities to engage in research through programs such as Faculty-Student Mentorship, SURP, AYURI, and CDIUR. These experiences prepare graduates for careers in medicine, healthcare, law, policy, and nonprofit service. Learn more by visiting our Student Research Opportunities webpage.
What Humanities Division Grads Are Doing
Data collected from the 2023 class within six months of graduation.
Employed Full-Time or Part-Time
Admitted to Graduate School
Full-Time Volunteer or Other Activity
Total Settled Graduates
Why Pepperdine
Pepperdine Seaver College is consistently recognized among the top-ranked universities in California and the United States. We are a Christian university where students grow in knowledge and character. As a liberal arts institution, we focus on providing rich opportunities for intellectual and spiritual exploration for students with a diverse community.
Located in Malibu, CA
13:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
80% of Students Participate in an International Program
120,000 + Alumni Network
Contact Us
Humanities & Teacher Education Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Office: CAC 300