Medical Sociology and Anthropology Minor

Location(s): On-Campus

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Medical sociology and anthropology is the study of the distribution and experience of health and illness in society, past and present. The field explores the cultural influences on the interpretation and experience of health and illness, the institutions that diagnose and treat illness, the different disease burdens experienced by different arrangements of human communities, and the socialization of both practitioners and patients. The minor in medical sociology and anthropology will enable students to understand and appreciate the macro factors that impact the health and illness of human communities as well as to develop an understanding of the complexity of interactions and social relationships between people in medical institutions.

Required Courses in the Minor

The minor in medical sociology and anthropology consists of five (5) course units:

Introductory courses (choose one):

Methodology courses (choose one):

Overview course:

Both methods courses require either ANTH 113 or SOC 115 . As a part of the course curriculum for SOC 246 and ANTH 347 , students develop research proposals. Students in the medical sociology and anthropology minor will design research projects for medical settings/involving medical practitioners and/or patients.

ANTH 280 - Health in Cultural Perspectives

Two (2) Elective courses:

Two electives from the list below. Other courses approved by the program advisor(s) may also fulfill minor requirements (such as topic appropriate independent study or an Honors project). Elective Courses (choose two):