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Medical Sociology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Tu noon – 2:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W04-0022 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Tu noon – 2:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0022
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the social dimensions of health, illness, and healthcare systems. We will examine how social factors such as class, race, gender, and environment influence health outcomes and access to care. Key topics include the social construction of illness, the role of medical institutions, healthcare inequalities, and the impact of policy on public health. Through critical analysis and discussion, students will develop a sociological understanding of contemporary healthcare challenges and their implications for social justice and health equity.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W04-0022

Enrolled / Capacity

15 / 15

Status

Closed

Instructor

Danielle Morales

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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