Mar 28, 2024  
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2015-2017 
    
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2015-2017 [Archived Catalog]

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EDCE 7704 - Counseling Terminally Ill and HIV/AIDS Clients



Designed to prepare the student to become familiar with the psychological aspects of death and dying in our society. There will be a specific emphasis on the terminally ill as well as the effects on significant others. Topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death; sociocultural factors that influence attitude to death and care afforded to the dying; and hospice and palliative care and various types of terminal illness (emphasis on HIV/AIDS). Readings and classroom activities will be supplemented by students’ self-exploration and writing on feelings, attitudes and beliefs about death and its significance for working with the terminally ill. Videos, guest speakers, readings, class discussions, journals, and individual reflection papers will be used to explore these topics. In addition there will be an exploration of support systems including counseling strategies when working with the terminally ill and their families.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 2.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I



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