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GRIEF AND LOSS (CHS-254044)

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Course Description:


Explore loss and grief including an understanding of the theories, the process if dealing with major life losses; the roles of ritual, faith and remembrance in a cultural context. The course will deal with determining when grief becomes dysfunctional and how the Human Services Worker can appropriately determine if a referral is needed for a client. Students will be required to complete several written assignments and multiple discussions in the course.

Prerequisites: Introductions to Human Services or Psychology, or an entry-level Sociology course.

This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Spring 2. Summer. Fall 1. Fall 2.

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