SO 320 - Loss, Grief and Dying

Institution:

Hilbert College

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an overview of the range of topics relevant to the experience of loss and grief that is part of death. Subject matter will encompass a blend of psychological, socio-cultural and historical perspectives on death, with a special emphasis placed throughout on an exploration of approaches to recognizing and dealing with grief and life threatening illness. Additional issues to be addressed will include the experience of death across the life span as well as medical, legal, and other practical concerns associated with death and the accessing of services throughout the course of the dying process.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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