SOC 340
Sociology of Health and Illness
Course Title
Sociology of Health and Illness
Status
Active
Subject code
SOC
Course Number
340
Course Long Title
Sociology of Health and Illness
Department(s)
Description
Advanced course serving as an introduction to the sociological study of health and illness. Draws upon a critical sociological perspective to understand how society shapes health and health disparities. Investigates social factors that harm our health and well being, particularly those that produce disparities along major social strata (e.g., race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation).
Min
1
Max
-
Prerequisites
Prerequisite
SOC 211 or 221 with a minimum grade of C-