July 2023 University Catalog with October Addenda

SOC2400 Health and Illness in Social Context

In this course learners apply a sociological perspective to gain an understanding of health, illness, health care delivery, and health care policy. Learners analyze the social determinants of health; the meaning and experience of illness; and key issues surrounding bioethics, health care technologies, and environmental and public health. Learners also compare cross-cultural approaches to health, illness, and health care systems.

Credits

6