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Master of Science in Thanatology

Degree type :

Master

University :

Edgewood College

Country :

USA

Up to 50% Scholarships

The Master of Science in Thanatology and Grief program at Edgewood College is a 30-credit hour online degree that prepares students for careers in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. The curriculum includes courses on death and dying, grief and loss, thanatology theory and research, end-of-life care, counseling skills, death education, and ethics and legal issues in thanatology.

It’s that feeling you get when you connect with people who want to connect with you. An environment where you can express your individuality and participate in activities, organizations, events, experiences, and opportunities where you’ll grow, reach, and expand. Because we are located in Madison, Wisconsin, we offer the best of both worlds—a campus community where you are known, nestled within a capital city full of potential for you to take the lead.

A completed application
Official transcripts reflecting completion of a bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent with a 2.75 GPA. Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate academic credits must be submitted.
A personal essay (500-1,000 words) articulating why the applicant wishes to study thanatology and relevant career goals
The Test of English as a Foreign Language may be required.

These are the careers you can opt for after the Master in Science in Thanatology degree:

End-of-life Caregiver
Death Doula
Grief Counselor
Hospital Bereavement Support
Funeral Director
Bereavement Program Coordinator
Healthcare Professionals
Active-Duty Military and Veteran Support Personnel
Non-Profit Family Grief Centers and Grief Camps
Organ and Tissue Procurement Organizations
Death Education in Colleges and Universities
Faith Community Bereavement Program Development

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