SOC 3070 - Medical Sociology

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course draws upon the sociology of health and medicine as well as cultural, biological, psychological, and linguistic anthropology to better understand those factors which influence health and wellbeing (broadly defined); the experience and distribution of illness; the prevention and treatment of sickness; healing processes; the social relations of therapy management; and the cultural importance and utilization of pluralistic medical systems. This course introduces students to the theories and methods anthropologists and sociologists use to study health, illness, health care, and health-seeking behavior from a cross-cultural perspective. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None Equivalent Course(s): ANTH 3070

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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