POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS - REPLACED WITH NEW COURSE TRAUMA & STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS FALL '15 (HDV-284332)

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Course Description:

This upper level course will provide an understanding of the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and challenges involved with trauma and stressor related disorders, with emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will examine and critique theoretical models and empirical studies regarding this particular disorder. While containing a basic foundation regarding the nature of PTSD, the course focuses on the mental health issues facing clinicians, assessment/evaluation, current standards of treatment, and future directions in research. The course will use case studies, topic discussions, current research in the field, plus other resources available for PTSD management.

Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. Completion of a course on Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, or related course is strongly recommended.

This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 2
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) :

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