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Sociology of Health & Illness

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 highlights the role of the social sciences in dealing with problems of health care practice, focusing on research contributions to health maintenance, prevention, treatment, and quality of care. Topics include the nature and goals of client-practitioner relationships, health education, behavioral and psychosomatic medicine, and the linkages between social problems and medical problems.

Guest registration opens August 18

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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

16 / 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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