HDFS503 - Death, Dying and Grief - A Child’s Perspective

Course Code: HDFS503 Course ID: 5234 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This course explores issues around death and dying and the impact on children to include the theoretical and multicultural perspectives as well as ethical and moral issues. Students will also examine the impact of death and dying on a family and community. Students will engage with tools such as legacy building and memento creation, identify and utilize resources that promote positive coping skills, and identify strategies for helping children to cope with terminal illness and impending death. (Prerequisite: HDFS501)