B.A., Medical Anthropology Requirements: 37 Credits
Through a major in Medical Anthropology, students develop a usable skill set and framework for understanding health and health care in an increasingly complex world through taking seriously the important dimension of culture. This sociocultural approach is emphasized through a curriculum designed to support students as they gain real-world experience through opportunities for immersion, fieldwork, research, analysis, and application of learning in local, national, and international contexts. Medical Anthropology students learn about the complex factors that shape health and well-being, the experience and distribution of illness, and the prevention and treatment of sickness. They deepen their insights into healing processes, therapy management and medical systems across cultural contexts. This knowledge is vital to developing, assessing and improving healthcare programs and services.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following Introductory 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 | ||
| Core courses: | ||
| ANT 211 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 301 | Social and Cultural Theory | 3 |
| ANT 314 | Statistics for the Social Sciences (In consultation with the student's advisor, ANT 314 can be substituted by a statistics course offered by a different department, such as, BIO 411, MTH 361, and PSY 313.) | 4 |
| ANT 316 | Qualitative Methods, Ethnography, and Engagement | 3 |
| ANT 318 | Applied Research: Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| ANT 499 | Senior Capstone: Applying the Social Sciences | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Health: A Biosocial and Justice-Oriented Approach | ||
| Healthcare, Society and Culture | ||
| Health, Disease, and Suffering in the Past and Present | ||
| Electives: | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits of any Anthropology (ANT) courses. | ||
| Total Credits | 37 | |
Note: Medical Anthropology majors are encouraged to take any Creighton FLPA (Faculty Led Program Away) course cross-listed with ANT or taught by one of our program faculty.
Students who are interested in a double-major in Social Work and Medical Anthropology should contact the current Program Director in Social Work and/or in Medical Anthropology for early advising toward an appropriate four-year plan.