SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL HEALTH
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
   

SOC 0610 - SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL HEALTH


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This course examines how social forces shape mental health, including how identities and systemic inequalities impact mental health outcomes, experiences of diagnosis and treatment, and access to care. Drawing on sociological theory and research, students explore contemporary issues such as stress, stigma, and disparities in mental health care, and develop a critical understanding of mental health as both a personal and social experience.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis


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