IDS-577: Death and Dying

Credits 3.00
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
This course examines the events surrounding the last phase of the life course. The focus is both on the individual who is preparing for that final exit, as well as on the circle of family and friends who witness the slow or sudden departure of a loved one then mourn their loss. Topics include: pain management, hospice care, ethical and legal issues, psychosocial developmental theories such as Kubler-Ross and Byock, and the significance of spirituality. 3 credits.