SOC 237 Sociology of Death and Dying

Provides an opportunity to familiarize students and professionals with the needs and issues surrounding dying and death. This course will provide sociological, psychological, religious, historical and anthropological perspectives for interpreting contemporary American customs dealing with dying, death and bereavement. Examines the professions associated with death and dying, such as hospice, funeral and crematory institutions, and medical care.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CCR 092, CCR 093, or CCR 094 or equivalent testing scores. These courses may be taken concurrently.