Examines the cultural meaning of ceremonies and rituals marking the transitions in the life cycle that transform social identity. Reviews theory and explanations given for different social structures. Offers broad perspectives on issues such as birthing, child abuse, delinquency, generation gap, gender inequality, marriage and divorce, aging, treatment of the aged, and coping with death. ANTH 110 or completion of social processes and institutions requirement. Theoretical, philosophical, and practical aspects of death education and counseling are explored.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of self-knowledge as a counselor for the grieving.
ECON 201, ECON 202. Includes an examination of contemporary research on social, psychological, ethical, economic, and health care issues and their relationships to chronic disease. Nine credits of health course work. Nine credits of health course work. Considers new developments in private health insurance, the potentialities of nation health insurance and needs of the special population groups.