SOC 228 - Society and Health

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course is a comparative and cross-cultural examination of the meaning and experience of health and illness and the ways in which social factors like age, gender, class and ethnicity affect health. We also examine the historical development and contemporary issues of mainstream and alternative health professions and occupations, and the current crisis in our health care system. (3,0) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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