SCWK 8831 Dying, Grief, and Bereavement

Elective Beginning with an overview of the social phenomena of death and how social attitudes and practices influence the environmental context in which death takes place in contemporary society, the course explores the influence of cultural diversity in the way death is experienced by diverse groups. The tasks of mourning following a person's death and the bereavement process present complex socio-emotional challenges for family and friends throughout the lifespan. Issues in self-reflection and self-care are presented to offer practitioners ways to grow personally and professionally through the process of their clients' losses.

Course overview

Department
Social Work
School
SSW
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
SCWK7721

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Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.84 / 5

Based on 166 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • John Franchitto
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.91/5

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