The Arts in Healthcare minor provides practical, hands-on training for Binghamton students interested in pursuing careers as artists in healthcare settings or as healthcare professionals intending to incorporate the arts into their practice.
Arts in Healthcare (AIH) is a rapidly emerging field that is gaining recognition in community spaces and healthcare settings worldwide.
Aligned with the mission of the National Organization for Arts in Healthcare, the minor “builds community to amplify, educate about and advocate for the power of the arts to improve health and well-being for all people.â€
Our Values
- Education: We foster interdisciplinary service learning, professional development and advocacy.
- Creativity: We cultivate curiosity and the holistic well-being of students, faculty, staff and the larger community.
- Practice: We partner with on- and off-campus organizations and community members to provide thoughtful AIH services.
Our Goals
- Introduce students to this emerging and important field
- Provide students with hands-on service-learning opportunities
- Build a practical knowledge base, positioning students to be competitive in AIH and other related fields upon graduation
Who Should Take This Minor
The Arts in Healthcare minor is open to all Binghamton undergraduate students and will augment many bachelor’s degree programs.
Students pursuing careers in the arts or healthcare are especially encouraged to apply.
Requirements/Courses
The minor requires 24 credits and consists of two core and four elective courses.
Most students can complete the minor in 2–3 semesters.
Only courses passed with a grade of C- or better may be counted toward fulfilling the requirements for the minor. A minimum of 12 credits in the minor must be taken in residence at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
| Core courses (students must take both) | Semester offered | Credits |
| HSCI 320: Intro to Arts in Healthcare | fall | 4 |
| HSCI 321: Arts in Healthcare Practicum | spring | 4 |
| Elective courses (students choose 4) | tbd | 4 |
| HSCI 322: Art and Wellness | fall/spring | 4 |
| HSCI 323: Creative Aging in the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | spring | 4 |
| HSCI 324: Accessible Aesthetics | spring | 4 |
| HSCI 325: Alternative Healing Methods | tbd | 4 |
| HSCI 326: Learning for Life | fall/spring | 4 |
| HSCI 327: Professional Aspects of the Arts in Healthcare | spring | 4 |
| Total required for minor completion | 24 |
Course Descriptions
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Application Criteria
- Completion of the online application (see below) including a 300–500 word personal statement that details your interest in the Arts in Healthcare minor and how it can contribute to your academic or career goals
- Note: There are no prerequisites or a required GPA.
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
The committee will email you a decision within 14 (business) days of receiving your application and personal statement.
Arts in Healthcare Program Coordinator/Faculty
Christina Muscatello, EdM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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