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Psychological Trauma: Individual & Society

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
W02-0206 Active Learning Cente 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
W02-0206 Active Learning Cente
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the theory, research, and phenomenology of response to such traumatic events as combat, rape, and concentration camp survival. It examines normative psychological processes, common symptom picture, and the developmental, sociocultural, and personality factors that influence response. Discussions also focus on present and past controversies within the research, and on the personal, social, and professional implications of the material.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 201 and PSYCH 215/315

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details