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College Of Arts And Sciences

Health, Medicine & Society

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Why Study Health, Medicine & Society?

The minor in Health, Medicine, and Society offers students a curriculum focusing on the cultural, political, and ethical constructs that drive health care policy and outcomes globally.

AREAS OF STUDY:

  • Sociology
  • Medicine and Sociology
  • Research Methods

Ready to take the next step?

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • Sociology of Gender
  • Racism and Ethnic Relations
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Social Problems in a Global Perspective

ADMISSION INFO:

Students may be Sociology Majors as well as choosing to “Minor” in Health, Medicine, and Society; however, no more than three classes from the major course list may apply to the 21 credit requirement for the minor.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.

CAREER OPTIONS:

  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Clinic Support Administrator
  • Community Health Educator
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Research Assistant

RECENT EMPLOYERS:

  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Northwell Health
  • NYC Health + Hospitals
  • Quest Diagnostics

Interested in this Minor?

Department of Sociology

Chair: Daniel Levy

Office: S-401 Social and Behavioral Sciences

Phone: (631) 632-7700

College Of Arts And Sciences

Health, Medicine & Society

Back to all Programs

Why Study Health, Medicine & Society?

The minor in Health, Medicine, and Society offers students a curriculum focusing on the cultural, political, and ethical constructs that drive health care policy and outcomes globally.

AREAS OF STUDY:

  • Sociology
  • Medicine and Sociology
  • Research Methods

Ready to take the next step?

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • Sociology of Gender
  • Racism and Ethnic Relations
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Social Problems in a Global Perspective

ADMISSION INFO:

Students may be Sociology Majors as well as choosing to “Minor” in Health, Medicine, and Society; however, no more than three classes from the major course list may apply to the 21 credit requirement for the minor.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.

CAREER OPTIONS:

  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Clinic Support Administrator
  • Community Health Educator
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Research Assistant

RECENT EMPLOYERS:

  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Northwell Health
  • NYC Health + Hospitals
  • Quest Diagnostics

Interested in this Minor?

Department of Sociology

Chair: Daniel Levy

Office: S-401 Social and Behavioral Sciences

Phone: (631) 632-7700

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