SOCI 277 - Mental Illness

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Schnittker. This course will review how sociologists study mental health and illness. We will describe the contributions of sociologists and explore how these contributions differ from those of other disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, and social work. The course is arranged in three parts: we will discuss (1) what "mental illness" is, (2) how social factors shape mental illness, and (3) how we as a society respond to and treat the mentally ill.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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