The Medical Anthropology minor introduces students to the factors that influence health and well-being, the experience and distribution of illness, the prevention and treatment of sickness, healing processes, therapy management, and the cultural importance of having multiple medical systems.
Note: Students who are Nursing (NUR) majors should follow the "Medical Anthropology Minor for Nursing Students" curriculum specifically approved for this track (see below).
Minor in Medical Anthropology Requirements: 18 Credits1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following Introduction courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology: Human and Cultural Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Culture, Ecology and Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Social and Cultural Determinants of Health | ||
| Take both of the following required courses: | 6 | |
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Qualitative Methods, Ethnography, and Engagement | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Global Health: A Biosocial and Justice-Oriented Approach | ||
| Healthcare, Society and Culture | ||
| Health, Disease, and Suffering in the Past and Present | ||
| Select six elective credits from any Anthropology (ANT) courses. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Note: Students in the Medical Anthropology minor are encouraged to take any Creighton FLPA (Faculty-Led Program Away) course cross-listed with ANT or taught by one of our program faculty.
| 1 | Nursing students have different requirements for the Medical Anthropology Minor. Please see below. |
Minor in Medical Anthropology requirements (Nursing students only): 18 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology: Human and Cultural Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Social and Cultural Determinants of Health | ||
| Take each of the following: | ||
| ANT 211 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 316 | Qualitative Methods, Ethnography, and Engagement | 3 |
| NUR 200 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
| NUR 439 | Population-Based Health Concepts II | 3 |
| NUR 475 | Professional Concepts III | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Note: Students in the Nursing Medical Anthropology minor may take a Faculty Led Program Away (FLPA) course taught by an anthropology faculty member, in lieu of the ANT 316 requirement.