Jun 26, 2024  
2012-2013 General Catalog (Spring 2013) 
    
2012-2013 General Catalog (Spring 2013) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

SOC 3520 - Sociology of Mental Illness


3 credits

The class provides a broad overview of the history and sociology of mental illness focusing on the US experience. Beginning with an introduction to the history of “mental illness”, followed by an overview of US mental health policy.  The social construction of mental illness is examined as are the experiences of people managing both mental health challenges and in the US criminal justice system.

Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring