SOC4246
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SOC 4246 - Sociology of Health and Illness (3 Cr.)
Sociology (10987)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
Course description
This course is an introduction to the importance of health and illness in peoples lives, how social structures impact who gets sick, how they are treated, and how the delivery of health care is organized. By the end of the course you will be familiar with the major issues in the sociology of health and illness, and understand that health and illness are not just biological processes, but profoundly shaped by the organization of society.
prereq: One sociology course recommended; soph or above; soc majors/minors must register A-F
prereq: One sociology course recommended; soph or above; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
000595
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring