SOC 232 — Death and Dying
/3 contact hours This course provides a basic background on historical and contemporary perspectives on death and dying. Topics include attitudes toward death and preparation for death; the understanding of and care for the terminally ill; funeral rites; burial, mourning and grief practices; grief counseling; suicide and euthanasia. Attention will be given to American practices regarding death, as well as cross–cultural interpretation. Core fulfilled: III course descriptions