SOC 213 - Sociology of Health and Illness

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Students in this course explore issues of health, illness and the health care systems of the United States and other nations using sociological perspectives. Students analyze how social, political, economic and cultural forces affect health and illness with an emphasis on understanding health and illness as social, not just biological processes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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