Sociology of Health and Wellness ((3))

Catalog description

This course examines how the discipline of sociology defines and approaches the concept of health, paying particular attention to society's characterization of mental and emotional health disorders. Along with a critical examination of the role of society in defining mental illness, we will consider a variety of social factors that contribute to the experiences of mental ill and their overall quality of life. Additionally, in this course we will consider how society characterizes the larger concept of health, and how this characterization can impact multiple quality of life indicators: social connectedness, safety, civic engagement, and life satisfaction. In order to provide students, the opportunity to apply course material in their personal lives, this course will involve an applied experiences requirement.