SOCY 4110 - Sociology of Health Care

Examines U.S. health care institutions and issues such as rising costs, the effects of class, racial and gender inequality, professionalization and monopolization of roles, construction of illness and health, managed care, for-profit health care, and ethics of health care decisions. Prereq: junior standing or higher or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with SOCY 5110. Term offered: fall. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3