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PSY 452 - Psychology of Trauma

(3 units) CO13
Critical examination of etiology and treatment issues related to psychology studies in traumatic stress. Review of empirical research and psychotherapeutic principles.

Prerequisite(s): 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 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply, orally and in writing, the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and modes of analyses practiced in psychology related to the topic of trauma.
2. 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.
3. use and apply the basic principles of the social sciences to understand the psychological literature on trauma.
4. identify how the empirical research on the etiology and treatment of trauma has impacted our ability to prevent and treat traumatic stress.
5. 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.
6. identify psychological concerns related to the ethical behavior of researchers and therapists based off of an examination of cultural differences in trauma.


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