King's University College
Bachelor of Arts in Thanatology

London, Canada

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Thanatology dives into the study of death, dying, and bereavement, fostering an understanding of the complexities surrounding these topics. This program explores cultural, psychological, and sociological aspects, equipping students with the knowledge to support individuals in end-of-life scenarios.

Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue diverse pathways, including roles in counseling, funeral services, grief support, and end-of-life care. Opportunities can also arise in academic settings, research, and community health organizations. This degree lays the groundwork for numerous careers devoted to assisting others through sensitive and challenging experiences.

King’s University College is currently the only university in North America to offer the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Thanatology. The Thanatology program offers a wide variety of courses, including an overview of bereavement and grief, ethical issues, palliative care, suicide, children and death, spiritual and philosophical issues, change and transition, popular culture, grief and trauma, and diversity and social justice. This unique program gives students several degree options in Thanatology with the option of combining a major or minor in a complementary subject (i.e., Childhood and Social Institutions, Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Psychology). Many of our courses are available online, and our program incorporates various teaching modalities, including in-class instruction, blended learning, and experiential learning. In addition, the undergraduate program offers a practicum course that includes a 45-hour field placement and a grief counseling course that involves experiential learning of basic counseling skills.

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