HSRV 121 - Death + Dying

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

This course introduces students to various theoretical models for understanding the dying/grieving/loss process. An in-depth exploration of the grieving process helps students begin to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to work effectively with dying persons, their families, and others who are experiencing significant losses. Students survey the types of agencies, services, program benefits, and worker roles that relate to serving dying and grieving clients and their significant others. Particular emphasis is placed on information related to persons with AIDS or cancer-related diagnoses. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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