S W 4555 - Death, Dying, and Living (3)

When Offered: On Demand
An examination of how dying, death, and grief are experienced, including how support can be given through helping relationships to those who are dying or experiencing bereavement. Consideration will be given to the issues of euthanasia, suicide, body disposition, living wills, and the relationship of death to life. Students will have the opportunity to explore personally the meaning of death, other experiences of loss, and the quality of life.
Prerequisite for social work majors taking the course for elective credit: admission to the professional sequence or consent of the BSW Program Director.