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SOCI 475 - Health Organizations and Health Care Systems

Social structure and social relations in provider settings, including but not limited to hospitals, public health, ambulatory care, and nursing homes. Emphasis on differences in financing, utilization, staffing, and relations with other social institutions. Comparison of health care systems in the U.S. and selected other nations. A culminating experience-integrating theory, methods, and scholarly writing-is required. 

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SOCI 300, CRQ: SOCI 301 or SOCI 302; and SOCI 377A or SOCI 377B; or consent of department.

Credits: 3