SOC 263 - Sociology of Health & Illness

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Sociology of Health and Illness will examine health, illness, and the health care system from a sociological perspective. More specifically, the course will study how social forces promote health and illness, why some social groups suffer more illness than others do, and how the understanding of social forces can assist in addressing the issues. It will also examine how illness affects an individual, his/her relationships, or his/her ideas about what causes illness. The course will then view health care providers, the health care system, and health care settings from a sociological perspective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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