SYLLABUS FOR DEATH, DYING AND CAREGIVING
Term: Fall 2006 Hybrid Course with Onground meetings on 9/8,9,22,23
Course Number: 33312
Instructor: Ms. Pat Bogash
E-mail: Patcoun@sbcglobal.net
Home Phone: (708) 798-6226
Fax No. (708) 798-8817
Instructor Background: M.H.S. Health Science, Governor's State University
Professional Credentials: LCPC, Illinois; NCC, NBFC (National Bereavement Facilitator Counselor), CDAC. MISAII, MAC
Course Time: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-6:00
Course Description: This course will offer an overview of the grief process and the common beliefs and myths about death and dying. The course will help students increase their awareness about the issues surrounding the death process and how grief impacts loved ones. Students will also have an opportunity to develop the ability to recognize situational grief reactions and secondary losses and explore effective helping interventions.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies: At the end of this course students will be able to:
1. summarize the various theories about death and dying in an in-class final;
2. demonstrate an increase in self-awareness about their own attitudes toward death bereavement through a Journal, a Deathography Paper, and in-class exercises;
3. demonstrate the differences between bereavement intervention and other counseling skills in role-playing exercises.
Textbooks:
DeSpelder, L., & Albert Lee Strickland. The Last Dance Encountering Death and Dying. Mountain
View,California: Mayfield Publishing Company, 1999.
DeSpelder, L. & Albert Lee Strickland. A Journey Through The Last Dance Activities and Resources.
McGraw/Hill Publishing Co, 2005.
Teaching/ Learning Strategies:
Films, In-Class Role Plays, Simulation Exercises, Group Discussion, Lecture, Blackboard Discussion Questions, In-Class Final
Assessments
Formative Assessment:
Class Exercises, Blackboard Discussion and in-class role-plays are indicators of students' participation in class. Participation is evaluated as part of the final grade. However, the primary purpose of these exercises is to provide evidence of how well students are progressing toward mastery of course outcomes.
Summative Assessment:
In-Class Final, Journal Exercise, Deathography, and Blackboard participation
Class Policy for Assignments:
Specific instructions will be given for all written assignments. All assignments are due on the designated due date unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.
Grading Scale:
A total of 150 points can be earned through participation in Discussion Board and the Final Paper.
A Range: 150 points to 120 points
B Range: 119 points to 90 points
C Range: 89 points to 60 points
D Range: 59 points to 30 points
F 29 or less points
Class Policy on Attendance: Participation in all Discussion Board activities is absolutely necessary as well as attendance at the Orientation and two Saturday meetings.. Students may not make-up any assessment given in any class unless they have notified the Instructor prior to the missed class.
Class Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices are to be turned off during class time unless there is a medical or family emergency.
Course Outline
Class Dates: Topics
This course is a hybrid course which entails a heavy concentration on Blackboard Discussion throughout the course.
Weekend One Orientation
Introduction to Theories of Death and Dying
Introduction to Deathography project and Journaling process
Weekend Two Practice of the skills unique to Bereavement Counseling
Exploration of student's own beliefs and feeling about death
Sunday Afternoon: In-Class Final/Journal Review
Center for Academic Excellence:
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Statement of Plagiarism:
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Citation Guidelines:
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Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).