May 19, 2024  
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STSO 4440 - History of Mental Health


This seminar surveys the history of mental health through discussion and analysis of secondary literature that explores central and key themes from the late eighteenth century up through recent history. Topics will include the history of mental health institutions and professions, the classification, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, public health and policy, historical memory, the I.Q. controversy, the state, and race, class, and gender in the history of mental health.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: STSO 1110 ,  STSO 2520  or STSO 2500  

When Offered: Spring term, odd-numbered years



Credit Hours: 4



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