206 Commercial Determinants of Health (2 - 3 units) Fall
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2024
Instructor(s): S. Bialous Prerequisite(s): None.
Restrictions: None. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Field Work, Student - Discussion
Course examines the positive and negative contributions of corporate entities to health, health care and health policy within the US and globally, focusing on developing critical thinking and policy analysis skills related to system-level structural-economic factors that influence health. Includes content from research and theoretical literature related to corporate personhood, rights, responsibilities and accountability and its application to health policy and ethics discourse.
207 Sociology of Health & Medicine (5 units) Fall
Instructor(s): J. Shim Prerequisite(s): None.
Restrictions: Doctoral students in any field; other students with instructor approval only. Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Project, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Project, Student - Discussion
Course introduces the student to classical perspectives in medical sociology and development of a critical perspective in the field to serve as a foundation for independent and advanced study in medical sociology.
208 Constructionist & Interactionist Persp. on Health & Illness (5 units) Spring
Instructor(s): J. James Prerequisite(s): None.
Restrictions: Doctoral students in any field; other students with instructor approval only. Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Project, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Project, Student - Discussion
This course examines the relationship of social class, ethnic identification, group membership, family structure, occupation, and lifestyle to health and illness, and therapeutic interaction of lay persons and health professionals.
210 Proseminar in Health Policy (1 units) Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Instructor(s): S. Chapman Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Seminar, Student - Seminar
Seminar to extend knowledge of the varied scope of health policy research and analysis. The focus will be on specific policy research, analysis and implementation strategies.
212A Sociological Theory: Classical (5 units) Fall
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2024
Instructor(s): H. Pinderhughes Prerequisite(s): Doctoral students only.
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar, Student - Discussion
Course examines and evaluates classical and recent contributions to sociological theory. The main objective is the generation of a critical capacity with respect to received theory in both its formal and substantive varieties.
212B Sociological Theory: Contemporary (5 units) Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Instructor(s): J. Shim Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: must be a doctoral student Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar, Student - Discussion
Course examines and evaluates contemporary contributions to sociological theory. The main objective is the generation of a critical capacity with respect to received theory in both its formal and substantive varieties.
212C Sociological Theory: Symbolic Interactionism (5 units) Spring
Course will not be offered in: Spring 2025
Instructor(s): J. James Prerequisite(s): S212AB or permission of instructor.
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar, Student - Discussion
Course consists of readings and discussions on interactionist theory in sociology, with emphasis on the origins and development of the Chicago School of Sociology, as well as an examination of the link between philosophy of pragmatism and interactionism.
215 Dissertation Proposal Seminar (1 units) Spring
Instructor(s): K. Harknett Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: Sociology students who are finishing/finished with their coursework and are in the process of writing their dissertation proposals Activities: Direct - Seminar, Student - Seminar
This course provides a positive and interactive forum where students writing their dissertation proposals can meet to discuss their proposals, their progress, and any challenges they may experience along the way. Meetings are student centered and focus on skills helpful in completing the dissertation proposal in a timely manner.
221 Qualifying Examination (1 - 8 units) Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Completion of preliminary examinations.
Restrictions: 3rd year and beyond Sociology Students Activities: Direct - Independent Study
Course will offer preparation for the specialty area qualifying examination and/or prepare the student to successfully advance to candidacy status.
233 Sociology of Aging (2 units) Spring
Course will not be offered in: Spring 2025
Instructor(s): S. Torres Prerequisite(s): None.
Restrictions: None. Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Discussion
Course examines the sociology of aging including a review of theoretical perspectives, current and historical trends in aging, factors related to the aging process, effects of aging on individuals and families, and formal and informal service systems for an aging population.
235 The Policy Process: Examples from Tobacco Control (2 - 3 units) Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Instructor(s): S. Bialous Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Direct - Project, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar, Student - Project
Focuses on developing students understanding of key issues in and evolution of tobacco control policies in the US and globally. Lectures and readings in the history of tobacco control, policies to address tobacco use and addiction. Prepares students to engage in weekly discussions and prepare case studies of tobacco control policies. Will help students draw lessons from tobacco control policy development and implementation that are applicable to other health policy arenas.
236 Race/Class Factors in Health Care Delivery (3 units) Fall
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2023
Instructor(s): H. Pinderhughes Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Discussion
Course examines racial and class membership impact on access to health care services, variations in the quality of those services, and how professional and subprofessional roles in the health care system are organized along racial and class lines.
237 Proposal Preparation Seminar (1 units) Winter
Instructor(s): K. Harknett Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: This course is for Sociology students who are currently in their first year, and who will be pursuing the S285 qualitative methods course in their second year Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture
This course provides a positive and reflexive forum where students pursuing the S285 qualitative methods course can meet to discuss their proposals, progress and challenges. Meetings are student-centered and focus on skills helpful in developing a successful pilot project proposal and preparing for the qualitative research ethics course. This seminar will facilitate a supportive and informative environment for student-to-student discussion.
245 Gender, Race & Coloniality in Science, Technology & Medicine (3 units) Spring
Course will not be offered in: Spring 2025
Instructor(s): J. Shim Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Seminar, Student - Seminar
Course is a study of historical and contemporary issues in the social construction of biological and medical sciences, epistemological problems, and feminist perspectives. Focus is on impact of structural inequalities by race, gender, coloniality and other dimensions on scientific work and constructions of human and social differences.
246 Communications & Policy Leadership (3 units) Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Instructor(s): S. Chapman Prerequisite(s): None.
Restrictions: None. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture
Course focuses on developing students' skills in various types of policy-relevant communications and leadership across different policy and public health venues.
248 Group Independent Study (1 - 4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Consent of instructor. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Independent Study, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Independent Study, Student - Discussion
Groups of two or more students select special problems to investigate on a collaborative basis. These studies may be conducted through readings, the collection or analysis of empirical data, or the development of conceptual analysis or of methodologies.
248.01 Group Independent Study - Section 01 (1 - 4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Consent of instructor. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Independent Study, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Independent Study, Student - Discussion
Groups of two or more students select special problems to investigate on a collaborative basis. These studies may be conducted through readings, the collection or analysis of empirical data, or the development of conceptual analysis or of methodologies.
248.02 Group Independent Study - Section 02 (1 - 4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Consent of instructor. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Independent Study, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Independent Study, Student - Discussion
Groups of two or more students select special problems to investigate on a collaborative basis. These studies may be conducted through readings, the collection or analysis of empirical data, or the development of conceptual analysis or of methodologies.
248.03 Group Independent Study - Section 03 (1 - 4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Consent of instructor. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Independent Study, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Independent Study, Student - Discussion
Groups of two or more students select special problems to investigate on a collaborative basis. These studies may be conducted through readings, the collection or analysis of empirical data, or the development of conceptual analysis or of methodologies.
249 Individual Independent Study (1 - 4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Consent of instructor. Activities: Direct - Independent Study, Direct - Discussion, Student - Independent Study, Student - Discussion
Students select special problems to investigate on an individual or collaborative basis. These studies may be conducted through readings, the collection or analysis of empirical data, or the development of conceptual analysis or of methodologies.
251 Professional Development Seminar (1 units) Fall, Spring
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2024
Instructor(s): E. McCauley Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Seminar, Student - Seminar
This course seeks to unveil the hidden curriculum of academia. Students will prepare for careers in Sociology through direct instruction on the core professional areas, with an emphasis on the practical skills of publishing, attending conferences, grant writing, teaching, networking, and navigating the job market.
260 Policy and Politics of Health (5 units) Winter
Instructor(s): J. Yeh Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Project, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Project, Student - Discussion
Course examines health care policy and politics in terms of historical and contemporary issues related to access, quality, and cost. Organizational, financing, and labor market issues are included, along with strategies for social change.
272 Dissertation Writing Seminar (1 - 2 units) Fall, Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Instructor(s): S. Torres Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: PhD Students Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Workshop, Student - Seminar, Student - Workshop
Course addresses logic of research design and execution for students. Clarification of research question, delineation of work plan, and orientation to relevant theoretical literature or empirical data available.
273 Fellowship and Grant Writing in the Social Sciences (2 units) Spring
Instructor(s): K. Harknett, J. Shim Prerequisite(s): N/A
Restrictions: N/A Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Workshop, Student - Lecture, Student - Workshop
Course will introduce students to a range of fellowship and grant opportunities appropriate for graduate students in the social sciences; orient students on common components of fellowship and grant proposals; and guide students in developing their skills in the craft of fellowship and grant writing. This class will include lecture, discussion, and workshopping components. We will also incorporate presentations from outside speakers with experience with particular fellowship or grant mechanisms.
284 Health Care Economics (4 units) Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Instructor(s): U. Muench Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Project, Student - Seminar, Student - Project
Course examines basic economic theory as applied to the health care sector. This will include the structure of health care service and labor markets and the analysis of critical economic and cost issues relevant to public policy.
285A Qualitative Methods I (5 units) Fall
Instructor(s): S. Torres, L. Dubbin Prerequisite(s): None
Restrictions: Second-year doctoral students. Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Field Work, Student - Discussion
Course reviews many of the types of qualitative research methods, emphasizing assumptions, approaches. Focus on design, entree, ethics, data-gathering techniques (interviewing, observing), data recording and management. Introduction to data analysis. 2-part course, concluding with 285B. Cross-listed with NURSING 285A
285B Qualitative Methods II (5 units) Winter
Instructor(s): S. Torres, L. Dubbin Prerequisite(s): S285A
Restrictions: Second-year doctoral students. Activities: Direct - Seminar, Direct - Discussion, Student - Seminar, Student - Field Work, Student - Discussion
Course compares and contrasts modes of qualitative analysis. Examines issues in establishing plausibility, credibility, adequacy. Intensive data analysis and examination of the problems of presentation of findings with focus on questions of authority and preparation of text. 2-part course, beginning with SOCIOLOGY 285A. Cross-listed with NURSING 285B.
289A Advanced Quantitative Research Methods I (4 units) Fall
Instructor(s): U. Muench Prerequisite(s): N209 and N212 or equivalent
Restrictions: Doctoral students only. Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture
Course addresses theoretical basis of advanced quantitative methods. Fundamental issues of causality and design issues pertinent to causality are addressed using randomized clinical trials and models for experimental designs. Methods of sampling and issues in data collection and measurement are explored.
289B Advanced Quantitative Research Methods II (5 units) Winter
Instructor(s): K. Holt Prerequisite(s): S289A
Restrictions: S289A and Doctoral students only Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Lab-Skills, Student - Lecture, Student - Lab-Skills
The second course in a two-quarter series provides a practical understanding of the statistical procedures including logistic regression, repeated measures, survival analysis, latent variables and structural equation modeling, and cost effectiveness analysis. Attention is given to how and when to use each, how to diagnose and adjust to violations of the functional form and other assumptions of these procedures, and how to interpret computer output.
292 Innovation & Critical Perspectives in Social Sciences (1 units) Fall, Winter
Course will not be offered in: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructor(s): E. McCauley Prerequisite(s): none
Restrictions: none Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar
This course complements the Innovation and Critical Perspectives in Social Sciences Speaker Series and seeks to expose students to cutting-edge research in the discipline. The course consists of attending research presentations by internal and external researchers and facilitating and participating in discussions of the presented research.
299 Dissertation (0 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy and permission of the graduate adviser.
Restrictions: Students must be ATC to enroll
For graduate students engaged in writing the dissertation for the PhD degree.