# Medical Humanities - BA - Major ![heart rate and blood oxygen on a screen reflecting nursing students wearing red scrubs](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-05/090619_4470_BA-Medical-Humanities-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=Q6yEkuaV) Do you want to study the human side of illness, death and medicine? Interested in a health career? Examine fundamental and far-ranging questions about health and illness, from personal health struggles to global medical systems with a major in Medical Humanities! In the Medical Humanities program, you will investigate the human experience of health and illness. Learn the principles and real-world applications of bioethics, compassionate care, narrative medicine, arts-based therapies, public health, health policy, and patient and disabilities rights advocacy. Explore how different social contexts, belief systems, historical traditions, and literary works shape our understanding of what it means to be sick and how health care should be practiced. The program offers a broad and flexible curriculum. You will study Bioethics, Anthropology of Health, and Literature and Illness, as well as choose courses in disciplines such as Psychology, History, Sociology, Religious Studies, Child Advocacy and Biology. You can pursue your personal academic and career goals through coursework a range of health-related electives as well as a capstone experiential learning project. The Medical Humanities major gives you a competitive edge in health-care industries. You will acquire a knowledge base in diverse health-care fields as well as transferable job skills that employers value highly: writing, oral communication, critical thinking and ethical decision-making. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/medical-humanities-ba/). - [Apply Now](https://apply.montclair.edu/portal/admissions) - [Request Info](https://apply.montclair.edu/register/inquire) Program Format On Campus Estimated Program Cost In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs "Undergraduate Student Costs") School or College School for Interdisciplinary Studies Area of Study Health, Clinical & Allied Health Social Sciences, Policy & Public Service ![Montclair EMS speaking on stage](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-05/07232025_35412_BA-Med-humanities-cb1.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=jrtA-qqg) ### Combined Programs A Combined Degree program enables undergraduate students to enroll in graduate courses in their senior year, which can be counted toward the completion of both their bachelor's and master's degree requirements. The ability to take these "swing courses" allows students to earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees in a shortened period of time, typically within five years. The Medical Humanities program offers the following Combined Degree programs: - BA in Medical Humanities (Combined BA/MPH in Community Health Education) - BA in Medical Humanities (Combined BA/MPH in Health Systems Administration and Policy) ## Featured Faculty ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/headshot_74.jpg?h=5b277e53&itok=9Zk8YNGb) ### [Jefferson Gatrall](/faculty-staff/jefferson-gatrall) - Associate Professor Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Related Programs - [Humanities](/academics/programs/ba-humanities) - BA - [Philosophy](/academics/programs/ba-philosophy) - BA - [Anthropology](/academics/programs/ba-anthropology) - BA - [Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN](/academics/programs/nursing-pre-licensure-bsn) - BSN - [Nursing RN to BSN (Online)](/academics/programs/nursing-rn-to-bsn-online) - BSN ## Questions? We're Here to Help. If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us. [Undergraduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/undergraduate-admissions-office) Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can. - - Telephone [973-655-4444](tel:973-655-4444) - Address Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100 ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future. - [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)