Graduate Certificate in Thanatology
Hood College

Program Details

An online Thanatology certificate is designed to provide human service professionals with the skills to work with the terminally ill and bereaved. Fully online, courses allow you to explore the physical, psychological, and spiritual connections of death, and provide applications for work in a range of occupations. Skills can equip you for a position in long-term care facilities hospice, funeral homes, and more.

Coursework includes topics in:

  • Grief and loss
  • Principles and developmental perspectives in thanatology
  • Multicultural and historical perspectives

Coursework conforms to the Association for Death and Counseling (ADEC) standards for professionals seeking certification.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Hood College is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)