Sociology of Health and Medicine (SOCI 216)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring Term

Faculty

Barbara L. LandisShow MyInfo popup for Barbara L. Landis

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Schedule

Thu, 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM (1/13/2020 - 5/6/2020) Location: MAIN MH 314

Description

Introduces students to sociological analysis of health, illness, and the health professions. In this course, students will examine health and medical challenges including access to diagnosis, affordability, preventive care, and treatment that contribute to unequal health outcomes, morbidities, and mortality rates. Students will explore social structures and institutions that pattern human behavior and shape health and illness across diverse communities.