SOCI 575 - 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: Graduate standing in Sociology or consent of department.

Credits: 3