May 19, 2024  
2018-2019 
    
2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYC 483 - Disaster Psychology

Credits: 3
This course focuses on the psychological and physiological human response to natural and man-made disasters.  Using research from the field, students will examine normal and abnormal reactions, the recovery process, resilience, and various disaster mental health response modalities.  Differences between natural and man-made disasters are explored, along with factors that contribute to and mitigate post-traumatic effects.   

Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101  
Schedule Type: Lecture
Year Offering: Alternate years
College Code: CAS


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