Edgewood College has recently announced an alternative opportunity to learn within the field of Thanatology. You now have the option to enroll in our 100% online, 12-credit post-graduate or post-master’s Thanatology certificate programs. Choose what matters to you – we offer 9 certificates with varying topics that cater to your chosen career field or distinctive calling. For more information on Thanatology certificates, click here to read more.
We understand finances are an important factor in considering your higher education options. Our online programs are competitively priced and can be paid by the course for added flexibility.
Tuition rates listed apply to the 2024-2025 academic year. More detailed information about tuition and financial aid can be found here.
Program: MS in Thanatology
Per credit hour: $500
Per course: $1,500
Per Program: $15,000
Special Promotion
New students who enroll in the Thanatology program will now receive a one year Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) membership for free.*
*Offer is for students who are enrolled in the Master’s program (not the certificate programs). Membership will be purchased for the student after the final partial refund day of their first class.
Financial aid
Financial aid is available to those who qualify and who are U.S. citizens. Complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov.
Edgewood College Federal School Code: 003848
Contact us:
Phone: 608.663.4300
Fax: 608.663.3495
Email: ecentral@edgewood.edu
Mailing address: 1000 Edgewood College Dr. Madison, WI 53711
Our online programs are designed to fit your schedule. Find your ideal start date below.
16-Week Format
Term |
Start Date |
Application Deadline |
Summer | 5/13/24 | 4/29/24 |
Fall | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 |
Course registration is due the day before courses begin for each term.
To complete the MS in Thanatology online program, students must complete 30 credit hours of master’s coursework.
Click below to read blogs written by Thanatology Program Director, Janet McCord, PhD, FT on varying topics within the Thanatology discipline.
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