Mar 15, 2026  
Catalog 2024-25 
    
Catalog 2024-25 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HDFS 344 - Death and Dying


In this course, students examine the physical, social, and psychological aspects of death and dying within cultural traditions. Students examine perspectives on the acceptance of death depending upon age and circumstance, i.e., a natural or expected death, accidental death, deliberate death (e.g., suicide, removal of life support), and cultural expectations concerning grief and the meaning of death as well as available social and cultural services.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (HDFS 200  or HDFS 350  or HDFS 360  or PSY 340  or equivalent) and (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only

Units: 3