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2023 Fall > UGRD > sociol > sociol 386

The Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

Course #: sociol 386

Description:
The sociological study of mental disorder and well-being in American society. The course emphasizes the study of the prevalence and the incidence of disorder, and theories of its causation. Attention is also given to family and societal reactions to the impaired, and how these responses and definitions influence legal processes, treatment, and illness severity. Social policy is discussed.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9872 F
8:00 - 10:45 am
Dzitko,Jon Vincent McCormack M01-0614
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)