Death, Grief, and Loss

Catalog description

This course will focus on individual and societal attitudes regarding death and dying, life and living. Students will be able to look at material from cross-cultural perspectives. Task based contemporary approaches for individuals, families and helping professionals will be addressed as well as developmental issues across the lifespan. This course goes beyond theory, utilizing hands on activities and tasks to help the student understand and feel more comfortable with helping others. This course is taught from a social work perspective. Prerequisite: Junior standing.