Course Details
Course Code: PSYC431 Course ID: 3612 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course focuses on the psychological and physiological human response to natural and man-made disasters. Using clinical research and case histories, students will examine normal and abnormal psychological reactions, the recovery process and principles of mental health care for victims of mass disasters. Differences between natural and man-made disasters are examined and factors that mitigate post-traumatic effects are reviewed. Psychological aspects of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) disasters are also considered.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2023 - 05/03/2024 | 05/06/2024 - 06/30/2024 | May | Spring 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/25/2023 - 05/31/2024 | 06/03/2024 - 07/28/2024 | June | Spring 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/29/2024 - 06/28/2024 | 07/01/2024 - 08/25/2024 | July | Summer 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/26/2024 - 08/02/2024 | 08/05/2024 - 09/29/2024 | August | Summer 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/2024 - 08/30/2024 | 09/02/2024 - 10/27/2024 | September | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |