SOCY 336 Death and Dying (3)

Review of historical and contemporary perspectives on dying and death, including current American practices regarding death, as well as cross-cultural interpretations. Terminal illnesses, biomedical ethical issues, the legal aspects of dying, and the business of dying are discussed in addition to dying and grieving throughout the life cycle.
Prerequisite(s): SOCY 101 or HONS 167 or SOCY 102.
Course Frequency: Occasional