SOC 3520 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course provides an in-depth overview of sociological approaches to mental health and illness and helps students understand how mental health and illness is created and shaped by social forces. The course explores various conceptualizations of mental health and illness with an emphasis on the measurement of mental disorders, how social factors such as social class, ethnicity, gender, marital status, and age influence the causes and responses to mental distress, and various aspects of mental health systems and policies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare sociological theories on mental health and illness and compare them to biological and psychological perspectives. 2. Identify the methodological issues with measurement of mental health and illness. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of social correlates and risk factors associated with mental health and illness. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of mental health systems and policies in the United States and how labeling and stigma shape social responses to mental illness. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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