Disability and Chronic Illness

Program Description

This concentration is unique to Carleton. It introduces students to the biomedical, social and psychological basis of chronic illnesses and explores treatment strategies to enable productive and healthy lives. Chronic illnesses and disabilities affect the quality of life of a large number of people and include heart disease, cancer, chronic pain conditions, mental health problems and physical disabilities. Students will learn about biomedical, cognitive and technological advances, as well as the ethical dilemmas affecting intervention and treatment.