PSY 2056 DEATH, DYING AND BEREAVEMENT

The course will offer opportunities to understand the changing demographics of death and terminal illness in the America; to compare cultural and developmental differences in approaches to death and dying; to explore some highly controversial current topics in the field; to become acquainted with resources in this area and to recognize and appreciate ones own attitudes and reactions to death and dying. This will be accomplished through lectures, videos, class discussions, and presentations. Lectures from individuals "on the front line" who work in various related fields may also be incorporated.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSY 2001