7 courses with the subject BRVT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BRVT 110Approaches to Death and Dying3
This course discusses the philosophical and ethical aspects surrounding death and dying, as well as the decision making involved in these situations. It highlights the interaction of ethical, sociological, medical, psychological, legal, political and religious issues that surround end-of-life decision making. The course is intended for funeral service staff as well as nurses and caregivers. Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
BRVT 120Cross Cultural and Religious Perspectives3
for Bereavement This course examines bereavement across various cultures. Special consideration will be given to major religious traditions regarding death. The world religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judeo-Christian, Islamic as well as Asian and Native American attitudes toward death are presented. The exploration of the richness of mourning traditions across the world is examined with an aim of increasing sensitivity and understanding toward the issue of death. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
A survey of contemporary attitudes toward death and dying in the United States, with emphasis on the death care system. Grief and bereavement in children, adolescents, and adults is discussed. Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course offers a survey of counseling techniques as well as an overview of the functions of the counselor. Students will learn basic counseling skills to help plan and facilitate personalized funerals and memorial services and their role in planning a meaningful end-of-life tribute for loved ones. Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course will prepare students, both personally and professionally, for the role of today's funeral service director. The focus will be on the current state of the funeral service field and what is being expected of funeral service professionals. The course will discuss contemporary management and communication styles as they pertain to successful funeral home practice and provide a dynamic view
This is the capstone of the Bereavement Studies Certificate sequence. Students examine advanced topics and emerging practices in the bereavement field, including end-of-life issues, traumatic loss, current grief theory, grief support programs and the importance of ritual. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course is designed to combine voluntary experience with academic learning and will require a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service within the semester. This field experience includes observation, and/or participation at a community service agency or funeral home. In addition, students must keep a written log of their experiences and attend a weekly seminar to discuss and integrate related reading and volunteer work. Evaluation by the placement supervisor is also required. Co-requisite(s): BRVT 220 Advanced Bereavement Studies. Pre- or co- requisite(s): MTSC 200 Psychology of Grief , BRVT 205 Funeral Service Counseling, PSYC 215 Psychology of Personal Adjustment . Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 1
