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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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SOCI 553 001 (CRN: 25453)
MIGRATION AND HEALTH SEMINAR
Long Title: INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND HEALTH SEMINAR
Department: Sociology
Instructor: Thomas, Kevin
Meeting: 2:30PM - 4:59PM T (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 5
Section Enrolled: 4
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 19
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 5
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:12PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This class will examine the relationship between international migration and health. It will also examine the implications of this relationship for understanding issues such as changes in disease environments, epidemics, medical migration, and refugee populations. Additionally, the class will discuss the dynamics of access to healthcare during the migration process. Cross-list: SOCI 453. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 553 if student has credit for SOCI 453.