SOC 442 - Medical Sociology

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

A review of medical sociology. Focuses on the sociological examination of health, illness, and healing; health inequalities; medicalization; medicine as a profession; healing occupations; interactions within medical settings; the social organization of health services; and bioethics. Examines current, major issues in public policy and healing.Previously Offered As: (Offered as SOC 342 prior to 2015-16.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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