Bachelor of Arts, Major in Health and Society

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 30,673/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1895

Total Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, United States

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Health and Society

Program Overview

The Health and Society bachelor's degree program explores multiple perspectives on health, health care, and related systems and policies. You will engage in a critical analysis of the factors that impact the health and health behaviors of diverse populations, the provision of health care, and the formulation of health-related policy.

Through the program, you will:

  • Understand how systemic inequalities affect health outcomes
  • Learn how theoretical frameworks and research from multiple disciplines can be used to find innovative solutions to health-related problems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the organization and efficacy of health care systems and policies
  • Develop basic skills in qualitative and quantitative social scientific research methods
  • Utilize effective oral and written modes of communicating health-related issues to diverse audiences