SOC 317 - Sociology of Medicine,Health,& Illness

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

In this course we will explore the social aspects of health, illness, and the health care system in the contemporary United States. This will include an introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of medical sociology and health disparities as well as examinations of the social and historical construction of medical problems and disease, the relationship between health care providers and providers and patients, the health care system, and pressures that are transforming the medical sciences. This seminar provides a survey of a number of topics related to health, illness, and the health care system - each could easily be a topic for an entire course. Students will have the opportunity during the term to delve more deeply into an issue of special interest or importance to them. Prerequisite: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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