MORT3021W
MORT 3021W - Funeral Service Psychology and Arrangements Theory (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive
MS Mortuary Science (11694)
TMED - Medical School
MORT 3021W - Funeral Service Psychology and Arrangements Theory (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive
Course description
This course instructs students in grief psychology principles as they relate to funeral service, as well as principles underlying successful funeral arrangements. Coursework includes psychology, counseling, and communication principles, as well as an introduction to helping skills, communication techniques, and other tools to conduct funeral arrangements with diverse client families. Particular emphasis is placed on adapting these tools to a variety of arrangement factors, including disposition type, family dynamics, veteran status, and religious affiliation. Coursework is delivered and assessed via readings, lectures, in-class role-playing, writing-to-learn activities, quizzes, tests, discussions, qualitative research, and reflective writing assignments. Prerequisites: WRIT 1301, PSY 1001, COMM 3401 or COMM 3402
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
011169
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring