SOCI 3304 - Medical Sociology

Institution:

Tarleton State University

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Description:

This course explores how the sociology of health and illness are affected by social structure and cultural factors, including how these influence health and illness and people's perceptions of the same. Additionally, this course explores the concrete organizations that make up medical systems and how that system reflects the interests of doctors, insurance companies, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, researchers, the government, and the consumer. Prerequisites: SOCI 1301 or 1306 or approval of department head.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.tarleton.edu

Phone Number:

(254) 968-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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