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With a minor in thanatology, you will develop foundational knowledge in the study of death, dying, and bereavement. Thanatology is a cross-cutting and interdisciplinary area of study with relevance across a wide range of professions, from health and human services to the arts and humanities. If you’re interested in going into a field in which you’ll interact with persons experiencing death, dying, and bereavement, or if you simply wish to understand the individual, social, and anthropological dimensions of these experiences, this minor is for you.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. This minor is particularly well-suited for you if you wish to pursue careers in community health, applied health professions, gerontology, counseling, education, social work, children and youth studies, social sciences, and other areas related to navigating the end of life.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
A minimum of 12 credits, including Health and Nutrition Sciences 3314, and at least three courses from the following: Health and Nutrition Sciences 3180, 3181, 3186, 3187, 3188. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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