PSY 5056 Death, Dying and Bereavement
The course will offer opportunities to understand the changing demographics of death and terminal illness in the America; to compare cultural and developmental differences in approaches to death and dying; to explore some highly controversial current topics in the field; to become acquainted with resources in this area and to recognize and appreciate one146s own attitudes and reactions to death and dying. This will be accomplished through lectures, videos, class discussions, and presentations. Lectures from individuals 147on the front line148 who work in various related fields may also be incorporated. Prerequisites: PSY 2001: Developmental Psychology: Infancy through late childhood and PSY 2002: Developmental Psychology: Early through late adolescence.