May 31, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

SOC 220  -  Sociology of Death and Dying


Examination of the sociological dimensions of death in modern society. The social organizational and cultural dimensions of death will be considered in terms of rites of passage, bureaucratization, social movements, cultural differences, and historical and contemporary contexts.

Credit Hours: 3

University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3