SOCI 2145 - or PSYC 2145:Sociology of Death and Dying

Institution:

Georgia Highlands College

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Description:

3-0-3 Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement scores/READ 0099 and ENGL 0099; SOCI 1101 or permission of instructor An interdisciplinary survey of research, last rites and customs from various cultures concerning end-of-life issues. Topics covered include but are not limited to: the dying patient, medical directives, hospice, euthanasia, grief, widowhood, life after death and spirituality. Experiential learning techniques (labs, field projects, etc.) will be used along with the lecture. Emphasis will be place on social issues, practical problems and personal and professional strategies for dealing with these issues.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.highlands.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-2406

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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