Intro to Thanatology (ODE)

Course description

This course introduces students to thanatology, the study of death and dying. Students will develop an understanding of the broad, interdisciplinary nature of thanatology and will explore personal attitudes and experiences of death. Current issues and topics in thanatology such as death in the arts and media and the business of the funeral industry will also be explored.

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

Contact ol@georgiancollege.ca or call 705.722.1500 for more information.