A student selecting a Ph.D. concentration in the Sociology of Health/Mental Health can specialize in either area or construct a study plan that draws significantly from each.
Specializing in Sociology of Health involves the examination of social phenomena related to health and illness, the social organization of health care delivery, and differential access to medical resources.
The Sociology of Mental Health specialty considers issues ranging from serious mental disorders to subjective indicators of quality of life. The emphasis is on research and theory pertaining to social epidemiology and mental health functioning.
Students who complete a concentration in this program will have a broad understanding of theory and research on health and mental health. Faculty research projects provide student with training and opportunities to work on research across racial and cultural groups. The program provides comprehensive training in quantitative survey methods and statistical techniques appropriate to social epidemiology. Department faculty have expertise in historical research methods and qualitative methods training is available.
Affiliated Faculty
Jacob E. Cheadle
Mary Jo Deegan
Christina D. Falci
Bridget J. Goosby
Dan R. Hoyt
Lisa A. Kort-Butler
Julia McQuillan
Kimberly A. Tyler
David F. Warner
Tara D. Warner
Les B. Whitbeck