Thanatology (Death, Dying, and Bereavement)    Admission is Currently Suspended

Overview

 

Educational programs in Thanatology at the University of Rhode Island are multifaceted. The study of Thanatology is integrated throughout the undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, and is often chosen by students from other disciplines as well.

Interdepartmental Minor in Thanatology

Students in nursing and other disciplines who are interested in a basic understanding of death, dying, and grief may take a series of courses that qualify them for an interdepartmental minor in Thanatology.