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SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE

C&ESOC/SOC 343
Course Description

Social, cultural, and structural factors in shaping definitions of health and illness, distribution of disparate health outcomes, and the organization of health professions and healthcare.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.84

-0.45% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
71.7%

-9.38% from Historical

Class Size
53

16.48% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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