Health and Human Sciences is for you if…

  • You want to identify and address health disparities and learn about public health

  • You want to learn how social context shapes health and well-being

  • You want to understand how health organizations work

  • You want to pursue a career in the health industry, from medicine to genetic consulting and more

For the list of major requirements, click here.

Health and Human Sciences Learning Objectives

1. Foundational knowledge in the physical sciences, including biology and chemistry, to prepare students for study within fields of health.

2. Understand how social, demographic, psychological, cultural, economic, and ethical factors influence health.

3. Develop awareness of the causes and consequences of health disparities locally, nationally, and globally.

4. Experiential learning within an internship experience to understand the community contexts of health and wellness.

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Academic Advising

Connect with Dornsife’s First-Year Advising (FYA) team and our department’s advising team for continuing students.

Honors Program

Interested in graduating with honors? Review our department’s requirements and how to get started.

Schedule of Classes

Check out what SOCI courses will be offered for Spring 2026.

Prospective Students

USC Dornsife offers 90+ academic majors/minors spanning a wide spectrum of disciplines. For more information, contact Dornsife’s Office of Admission and Student Success.