Dr. Darren Hendrickson
Associate Professor of Sociology Office: 3122 - Blair HallEmail: dhendrickson@eiu.edu
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Darren Hendrickson earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Sociology from Utah State University and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Akron. He joined the faculty of what was then the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, now the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, at EIU in 2000. Dr. Hendrickson's research interests are broadly in the areas of medical sociology and environmental sociology. Within the area of medical sociology Dr. Hendrickson's specific focus is on the social and economic aspects of complementary and alternative medicine in the United States and issues surrounding the social determinants of health. His other research interest, the sociodemographics of environmental concern, emerged out of his long-standing interest in the sociological study of the environment and environmental problems.
Dr. Hendrickson regulary teaches Introductory Sociology, Sociological Theory, Environmental Sociology, and Sociology of Health and Health Care.
Spring 2025 COURSE SYLLABI
SOC 1838G
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Download SyllabusSOC 4820
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Ph.D. University of Akron
M.S. Utah State University
B.S. Utah State University
Frequently Taught Courses
SOC 3820 - Environmental Sociology
SOC 4820 - Sociology of Health and Health Care
SOC 3050 - Sociological Theory
SOC 1838G - Introductory Sociology
Research & Creative Interests
Dr. Hendrickson's research interests are broadly in the areas of medical sociology and environmental sociology. Within the area of medical sociology Dr. Hendrickson's specific interests focus on the social and economic aspects of complementary and alternative medicine in the United States and issues surrounding the social determinants of health. His other specific area of research, the sociodemographics of environmental concern, emerged out of his long-standing interest in the sociological study of the environment and environmental problems.
Conference Presentations
Hendrickson, Darren. 2024. "The Determinants of the Use of Practitioner-Based Complementary and Integrative Medicine." Annual Meeting of the Illinois Sociological Association, Decatur, IL.
Hendrickson, Darren. 2023. "Environmental Concern in the United States 2010-2021." Annual Meeting of the Illinois Sociological Association, Charleston, IL.
Hendrickson, Darren. 2014. "Environmental Concern in the United States 2000 - 2010: A Decade of Change?" Annual Meeting of the North Central Socioological Association, Cincinnati, OH.
Hendrickson, Darren. 2013. "Predictors fo the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Children in the U.S." Annual Meeting of the North Central Sociological Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Hendrickson, Darren. 2013. "Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the U.S.: The Predictors of both Practioner-Based and Self-Administered Therapies." Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL.
Zollinger, Brett, Marilyn Ray, and Darren Hendrickson. 2010. "Socio-Demographic Differences in Oral-Health Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices: Findings from a Statewide Study." Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL.
Professional Affiliations
American Sociological Association
Midwest Sociological Society
Illinois Sociological Association
North Central Sociological Association
Office Hours
Spring 2025 Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30, Wednesdays 11:00 - 1:00, or by appointment