This course offers a unique and important perspective about cultural differences in death and dying. Personal attitudes and beliefs related to loss, dying, death, and bereavement will be explored. Cultural beliefs, rituals, ethnic groups are examined. Students enrolling for upper division credit will be required to write an application paper beyond the course requirements.This course is cross-listed with SOCI 450, SOCW 250, SOCW 450, and PSYC 250. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.