FSE 320 Psychology of Death and Dying

5 credits

This class covers social and cultural perspectives of death and dying, as well as psycho-social changes related to death, dying, and disposition. Students examine special cases, including sudden, violent, or unexpected death.

Prerequisites: PSYC& 200 (or equivalent) and admission to the BAS in FSE program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Examine various historical views of death and dying.
Compare and contrast cultural perspectives on death and dying
Describe the developmental and lifespan processes related to death and dying
Analyze psychological and developmental aspects of death and dying
Evaluate issues that may influence individual coping with loss and experiences of grief
Recognize a range of loss experiences
Analyze theories about and research on coping with death and dying
Evaluate economic factors affecting the process of dying
Identify medical implications of the dying process

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50