Sociology of Health and Illness

Catalog description

In this course, students will become familiar with classic and contemporary sociological theory and research on health and illness (with a focus in the United States), examine social determinants of health (including how health is related to socioeconomic status, gender, age, race, and sexuality), consider research in epidemiology (or the distribution of health conditions), and discuss social stress and health behaviors. Prerequisite(s): ( SOCI 1101 >= D or SOCI 1101H >= D) and SOCI 1160 >= D Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.