Medical Sociology

Catalog description

This course examines health, illness, and health care from a sociological perspective. We consider social factors that affect health and illness and cultural factors that influence the manifestation, interpretation and handling of symptoms. At the micro-level, we will consider how illness influences and is influenced by interactions with others and at the macro-level, we will consider how the organization of health care systems affect members of a society. Students will apply theoretical perspectives, methodological strategies, and data analytics to investigate medical issues. No prerequisite. (Offered every even fall term.)