Overview
The Minor in Sociology of Health is offered by the Department of Sociology. Sociology is the study of human behavior in the context of the groups, organizations, institutions and societies in which it occurs.
Sociology majors and minors are encouraged to participate in the Sociology Undergraduate Majors and Minors Association (SUMMA), which hosts academic, community service and social events throughout the year. The department provides opportunities for students to present their work.
This minor is not open to Sociology majors or Sociology majors pursuing the Health Track option.
Minors are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
Please contact the College of Liberal Arts' Center for Academic Advising for more information on minors, certificates or other CLA programs.
Requirements
The minor in the Sociology of Health requires a minimum of six courses, three of which are health-related.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
SOC 1176 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
or SOC 1576 | Introduction to Sociology for Health Professions | |
Five Sociology electives at the 2000 level or higher (three must be from the Health-related course list below) | 15 | |
Health-related Courses | ||
Select three as part of the above requirements: | ||
Sociology of the Self | ||
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology | ||
Food for Thought: Sociological Thinking About Food | ||
Health and Disease in American Society | ||
Sociology on Drugs | ||
Race, Science, Health, and Medicine | ||
Sex & Society | ||
Science, Technology & Society | ||
Environmental Sociology: The End of the World as We Know It? | ||
Urban Health | ||
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology | ||
Health and Reproduction | ||
Sociology of the Body | ||
Population Studies | ||
Independent Study in Medical Sociology | ||
Internship in Medical Sociology | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |