Sociology 380 - Sociology of Health and Illness

Institution:

Northwest Missouri State University

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Description:

This course is designed to explore and investigate the social, cultural, and political aspects of health, illness, and the health care system. Topics in the course include social factors and the meaning of health and illness, medical dilemmas and debates, the self and illness, disparities in health and the health care systems in terms of age, gender, race/ ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and alternatives to dominant understandings of health and healing. Prerequisite: Soc 35-101. (S, odd years)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nwmissouri.edu

Phone Number:

(660) 562-1212

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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