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Sociology of Health, Illness, & Health Care

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TBA		 McCormack M02-0423 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TBA
Location
McCormack M02-0423
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The course focuses on the contribution of the social sciences to the field of medical care. This is done along two dimensions: (1) Illness and treatment are defined from a sociocultural, biological perspective; (2) sociological theories and studies are then brought to bear on the problems of definitions of illness, illness behavior and the use of medical services, the organization of medical services and the future frontiers of social science in medicine.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101

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

McCormack M02-0423

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Staff

Tuition*

$2065 (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.

Tuition Details