SOWK 6635: The Social Context of Mental Health
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Draws upon contributions from the field of psychiatry, psychology, social work, and anthropology. The focus is on mental health and illness it is social context, with an emphasis on the relationship between social structure and mental health/disorder. Social factors are examined which shape psychiatric diagnosis, the effects of socio-demographic variables on mental health, and the role of social support and stress for different groups. Also examines the organization, delivery, and evaluation of mental health services, and mental healthcare policy. Section information text: This is an asynchronous online course, which means there are no required class meeting dates.
Average GPA: 3.86
Grade distribution records: 80 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 63 | 78.8% |
| B | 10 | 12.5% |
| W | 7 | 8.8% |
Based on 80 student grade records across 11 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Teresa Scheid 80 students, Average GPA 3.86