Overview
Description
Critical examination of etiology and treatment issues related to psychology studies in traumatic stress. Review of empirical research and psychotherapeutic principles.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
PSY 101PSY 240
Recommended Preparation
PSY 341
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101; PSY 240.
Recommended Preparation
PSY 341.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Core
CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply, orally and in writing, the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and modes of analyses practiced in psychology related to the topic of trauma.
- read and interpret works from different theoretical perspectives on the causes of traumatic symptoms and draw this information from empirical research in the area of trauma psychology.
- use and apply the basic principles of the social sciences to understand the psychological literature on trauma.
- identify how the empirical research on the etiology and treatment of trauma has impacted our ability to prevent and treat traumatic stress.
- critically evaluate course topics through writing assignments, oral presentations, and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the course, students will apply the information to current events-providing the opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings.
- identify psychological concerns related to the ethical behavior of researchers and therapists based off of an examination of cultural differences in trauma.