2023-2024 General Catalog

PSY 7533 Psychology of Death and Dying

This course provides a context to explore issues related to death, dying and bereavement. Consideration is given to cultural, religious, and other diversity issues in the way people mourn and cope with death and dying over the lifespan. Psychological, social, philosophical, moral, legal and ethical factors associated with suicide, euthanasia and biomedical issues, and dying with dignity are addressed.

Credits

3