The Medical Sociology minor examines the social determinants of health and illness, and their impact on the delivery of health care and access to medical resources. The minor also examines the role social forces play in the way society views, treats, understands, and responds to illness and disease. This minor promotes an understanding of health and illness from a sociological perspective and prepares students for careers and graduate school in health related fields.
Minor Requirements
- Students are expected to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses used for the minor.
- At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Sociology Department.
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- SYO4400 - Medical Sociology (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- SYG2000 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
- SYG2010 - Social Problems (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Additional courses can be taken as approved.
- Complete at least 4 of the following:
- SYD3805 - Sociology of Sexualities (3)
- SYD4020 - Birth, Death, and Population Trends (3)
- SYG4244 - Food and Society (3)
- SYO3408 - Animals and Health (3)
- SYO3410 - Mental Health in Society (3)
- SYO4401 - Social Determinants of Health (3)
- SYO4402 - Sociology of Health and Illness Behavior (3)
- SYO4424 - Men, Masculinities, and Health (3)
- SYO4428 - Sociology of Health Care (3)
- SYP3060 - Sociology of Sex and Reproduction (3)
- SYP3551 - Alcohol in Society (3)
- SYP4550 - Drug Use in Society (3)
- SYP4730 - Aging in Society (3)
- SYP4731 - Health and Positive Aging (3)
- SYP4014 - Sociology of Happiness (3)
- SYP4732 - Minority Aging and Health (3)
- SYA4410 - Geographic Information Systems for Public Health and Society (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18
