SOAN 315 - Health Issues in the Rural United States

4 credits
Focuses on the sociology of health and health care issues that are most relevant to rural areas in the United States. The specific issue(s) to be covered will be determined by the instructor’s expertise and current health phenomena in rural contexts. The issue(s) covered in the course may include addiction, diabetes, reproductive health, alternative health care, health care access, the aging process, and other topics relevant to rural health. Students learn about the structures and dynamics of rural communities and how health intersects with race, class, and gender. May count towards the Ethnic & Racial Studies minor. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOAN 205 or SOAN 213.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.