MA in Sociology - Health and Society in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

Sociology examines collective human behavior, exploring its traits, transformations, driving factors, and impacts. This field merges scientific inquiry with humanistic approaches to analyze urban and rural communities, family structures and dynamics, societal evolution, intergroup relations, class systems, environmental influences, technological developments, communication patterns, healthcare behaviors, and activist movements. Our Sociology Department provides undergraduate degrees, minor options, three certification programs, and graduate studies, including an accelerated five-year B.A./M.A. track. The master's program delivers advanced training for professional careers or doctoral preparation, requiring core sociology coursework (27 credits) plus either a thesis, internship report, or professional portfolio (6 credits).
Improving wellbeing and living standards for people and populations remains a universal societal priority. The specialized area of health and medical sociology investigates public wellness, healthcare frameworks and regulations, and the societal aspects of disease and treatment. Researchers in this field analyze health disparities, cultural perceptions of wellness, medical professional authority, clinician-patient interactions, community health factors, and policy-shaping social influences. Our MA specialization in Health and Society teaches fundamental medical sociology theories and research techniques, covering personal health experiences, institutional frameworks, health-related legislation, and systemic inequities affecting illness prevalence and treatment accessibility. This focused program prepares students for advanced health research or careers in public health sectors, medical services, and nonprofit organizations.