HEED-240 Death and Dying
This course discusses issues of death, dying, and bereavement from the perspectives of psychology, sociology, religion, spirituality, and culture. Topics include attitudes towards death; suicide; euthanasia; hospice movement and end-of-life care; working with people who have terminal illnesses; bereavement counseling; the funeral business; how religions understand death; psychology of death; Students become more aware about the cultural implications of death, dying, and bereavement, and reflect on their own values and attitudes toward life and death.
Cross Listed Courses
Also listed as
HMDV-240.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121.