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SOC 436 - Sociology of Health and Illness

SOC 436: Sociology of Health and Illness (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Social and Behavioral Science
  • Area 4. Social and Behavioral Science
  • Upper Division Electives
  • Health and Well-being
  • Social and Behavioral Science
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

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Social, cultural, and political factors in definitions of health, disease, healing, and provision of services. Comparative study of medical practices and organizational structures in America and selected international settings. Emphasis on change, socialization of practitioners, relationships between health related occupations.
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior Standing.
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From the catalog

Who can take it
Junior or Senior Standing.
Counts as
GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

0 sections in Spring 2027

SOC 436 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all SOC classes for other terms.