SOC 354Comparative Health Care Systems

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will examine health care systems around the world from a sociological perspective. Students will utilize health care system evaluation criteria to examine different nations' health care models, including health care delivery and financing. Students will also learn how to apply some introductory research methods for health care systems studies.

Prerequisites

Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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