SOC 237 - Sociology of Death And Dying

Institution:

Colorado Northwestern Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: ENG 090 or testing into ENG 121. 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. We will examine the professions associated with death and dying, such as hospice, funeral and crematory institutions, and medical care.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cncc.edu

Phone Number:

(970) 675-2261

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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