Faculty and students examine health, healing, liberal arts, and health care in this innovative program.

Health and Society Program is an interdisciplinary, cross-college offering a B.A. and a minor. It brings together various social science approaches to address critical questions concerning health, healing, and healthcare in human populations. Program faculty and students examine the many ways human health, healing, and healthcare are defined, perceived, and enacted, as well as how access to health and healthcare is distributed within and across populations.

 

One major, many perspectives

The Health and Society Program offers a broad academic experience, with courses in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, and more. You'll explore health issues from multiple perspectives, preparing for diverse opportunities during and after your UVM career.

Developing a skill set in high demand

The Health and Society Program opens doors to careers in public health, global health, research, education, policy, law, nonprofits, and more. With expert guidance from faculty mentors, you'll find your path in this dynamic and diverse field.

Beyond the classroom

The education you pursue here has real purpose. Close collaboration with faculty on research projects and presentations is a big part of the health and society experience. We help students find ways to apply their skills in service learning projects, internships and study abroad opportunities.