Sociology · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU SOC 441 — Sociology Mental Illness
Social, cultural, historical, and political factors involved in definition of "madness" and theories of mental illness in various societies. Review of research about incidence, prevalence, and social epidemiology of mental illness, as a community problem, and its distribution by social class, gender, age, geographical region, and country.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: SOC 101.
- SOC 101.