FSHD 3000 - Death and Dying

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

A study of the death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the individual and social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe the physical, psychological, medical and social aspects of death and dying and apply appropriate theories to each domain. 2. Identify and describe common grief reactions and responses to death and dying, looking at various contexts for death (cultural, religious spiritual, young and old, etc.) 3. Identify and describe social institutions that support the death and dying processes (hospice, funeral homes, social work agencies, grief support groups, etc.). 4. Research and describe the concepts of "good death", on- and off-time deaths, and personal and social reactions to each. 5. Develop a "philosophy of death and dying" based on one's review of backgrounds and paradigms, integrating new items learned about death and dying .

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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