Thanatology*
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Thanatology
Credits required 24/25
Dean Calvin McFadden
Program contact
John Tormey, Coordinator of Thanatology and Professor of Psychology/Thanatology, ext. 2032
Program Goals Statement
This certificate examines how loss affects physical, psychological, and social well-being. This program is unique to BCC and can be taken on its own or as a program to enrich such care giving and service professions as education, nursing, criminal justice, human services, pastoral ministry, and funeral service.
Program Information
- This program has articulation agreements with FINE Mortuary College and Mt. Ida College.
- Students who complete the certificate in Thanatology can take the following courses to transfer to FINE Mortuary College for a career in funeral service ACC 101, MAN 154, BIO 233, BIO 234.
Recommendations
Students should complete PSY 101 and PSY 262 before registering for PSY 264 and PSY 266.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| | ELECTIVE | 3 credits |
| | ELECTIVE Free | 3-4 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 262 | Introduction to Thanatology | 3 credits |
| PSY 264 | Psychology of Grief | 3 credits |
| PSY 266 | Introduction to Grief Counseling | 3 credits |
| SOC 257 | Social Issues in Loss | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24-25 |
ELECTIVE: Choose from BIO, HLT, NUR
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