SOC 413 - Medical Sociology

Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
The roles of culture and social structure in mediating the health and illness experiences of individuals and groups. Topics include the social construction of illness, the relationships between patients and health professionals, and the organization of medical work.

Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 4720.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
Grading: A-F grading only.
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Social Justice