SOC 330 - Sociology of Health and Healthcare

3 CR

This course introduces the core concepts, perspectives and methods of medical sociology. The course uses critical sociological perspectives to explore five core areas of medical sociology: 1) organization of healthcare institutions, 2) the development of health policies, 3) the uses of biomedical technologies, 4) diverse social experiences of health, illness and disability, and 5) the causes and consequences of health inequities.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or any other 100-level Social Science course.