ID228

Challenge of Wellness

Health Sciences Undergraduate

Credits

4

Course Description

The primary focus of this course will be to demonstrate how theories from psychology and sociology/social work have enhanced our understanding of health and illness and our capacity to alleviate human suffering. The course will emphasize the special interests and concerns of women and will examine the paradigm shift toward a more holistic model of healthcare that encompasses the interrelationships among biological, psychological, and social dimensions.

Academic Level

Undergraduate

School

School of Health Sciences