SOC 3123 - Death and Dying

Institution:

Bluefield University

Subject:

Description:

The course provides a sociological assessment of issues of death and dying. It covers social and cultural meanings of death, funeral customs, mortality and morbidity statistics, contemporary issues and modern treatment of dying persons (including hospice), and processes of grief and bereavement. (Odd Fall)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bluefield.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 326-3682

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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