Identify, clarify and critique personal values. Expand awareness of cross-cultural values, life-style choices, sources of values and the process of making value commitments.

Examines current American views of death and dying from perspectives of psychology, religion, medicine and sociology. Explores attitudes toward death, grief, mourning and reactions to imminent death.

Consent of Instructor. For resident assistants only. Offers practical preparation to those who assist students making the transition to the University setting and living in the residence hall environment.

Study current theories of student development and practice the interpersonal communication skills needed by effective peer helpers; discuss and critique strategies for assisting students making the transition into postsecondary education.