An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Seminar: “Death and Dying in Psychology and Theater”

The development of an interdisciplinary course entitled “Death in Psychology and the Theater” is described. The course used dramatic literature to illustrate psychological concepts involved in death, dying, grief, bereavement, suicide, & AIDS & was taught by 2 professors in psychology & theatre arts. This article discusses course planning & content, teaching processes, assignments, & faculty & student reactions to the course. 2 appendices present the course calendar & the final examination.