The Humanities examines the human cultural experience, including art, philosophy, and religion.  This course presents a variety of theories and factors impacting cultural competence and familiarizes the student in cultural diversity and Heritage consistency.  Students explore health variants and evaluate the ways in which they may influence assessment and health care of diverse populations.  Modern healthcare delivery and illness in selected populations are examined.  The course will examine spirituality, community, personal and family relationships, and education through the lenses of cross-cultural holistic health and healing practices.  Students will advance personal cultural competence skills and address their own assumptions and beliefs associated with cultural diversity.

The Humanities examines the human cultural experience, including art, philosophy, and religion.  This course presents a variety of theories and factors impacting cultural competence and familiarizes the student in cultural diversity and Heritage consistency.  Students explore health variants and evaluate the ways in which they may influence assessment and health care of diverse populations.  Modern healthcare delivery and illness in selected populations are examined.  The course will examine spirituality, community, personal and family relationships, and education through the lenses of cross-cultural holistic health and healing practices.  Students will advance personal cultural competence skills and address their own assumptions and beliefs associated with cultural diversity.