2014-2015 Catalog

SOCI 1050 Sociology of Healthcare

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course is a systematic attempt to relate sociological concepts to the fields of physical and mental health and illness. It provides an overview of socio-cultural aspects of health and includes community and healthcare, medical education, and the hospital as social institutions. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.