SOCI 262 - Health,Illness,and Society

Institution:

New Jersey City University

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Description:

This course examines the various ways that health and illness intertwine with social organization and customs. Topics for discussion include social patterns that affect the health and health behavior of individuals, groups, and societies, body care as a system of social behavior, how illness is explained in various belief systems and the impact of disease on persons, groups and society. The course is useful preparation for careers in health businesses and agencies: social work, nursing, community planning, and teaching.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.njcu.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 200-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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