| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-20 | - |
| 2027-01-20 | - |
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Course Details
HDFS 332 - Death, Dying, and Grief
Course Description
Cultural and historical trends in death encounters and attitudes, medical and legal issues related to dying, and key concepts and models related to dying and grieving processes. Skills to support dying and grieving individuals and their families across the lifespan, experiencing a variety of death events.
Course Learning Objectives
- Recognize historical, current, and cross-cultural trends in death encounters and attitudes.
- Describe the medical and legal issues related to death and dying.
- Identify key concepts and models relevant to dying and grieving processes.
- Identify how to support dying and grieving individuals across the lifespan experiencing a variety of death events.
Prerequisite
HDFS 101 (Individual and Family Development) or PSY 100 (General Psychology); Course Restriction: No Freshman.
Important Information
All prerequisites must be completed, or consent must be given from the instructor, prior to enrollment.
Textbooks and Materials
Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Instructors
Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Ashley Harvey is a professor and Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Since 2007, she has taught more than 10,000 students across 15 different courses in 150 undergraduate and graduate sections, on topics such as parenting, couples and families, lifespan development, grant writing, and dying and grieving. Dr. Harvey has spoken at TEDx, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and earlier in her career worked at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a grief counselor and educator.
Course Section Details
Section 801 (Online)
- Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
- Time: Asynchronous
- Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
- 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
- 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
- No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
- Instructors: Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT
- Tuition: $1,470
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