Sociology for Health Practitioners

Catalog description

Sociology for Healthcare Professionals undertakes a detailed examination of the biopsychosocial contributions to the health sciences. Through lectures, readings, and class discussions, students will engage and reflect on health and illness as it is portrayed in the U.S. This course critically examines how health and illness are defined and socially constructed, experiences of illness, training and hierarchies of health care workers, medicalization and social control, and the ethical issues surrounding such topics. Application of theories and concepts to real life situations and practical applications are emphasized.