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Psychological Trauma: Individual & Society

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

27 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

David Gorman

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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