SOCL 226 - Perspectives on Death and Dying

3 Credit(s).

Explores behaviors, attitudes, emotions, and beliefs related to death, dying, and bereavement. In order to better understand ourselves and others, this course examines the cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon surviving family members and society. This course covers historical, psychological, sociological, cultural, physiological, religious, spiritual, ethical and legal viewpoints along the exploration of personal reactions to death, dying and bereavement.

NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Same As: PSYC 226
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or SOCL 101