COUN 5490 - Abnormal Behavior: Effects of Trauma and Crisis Intervention

3 hours

Provides the basic theoretical foundations of trauma and crisis intervention, including the effects of crisis and traumatic events on the development of abnormal behaviors. Principles of crisis intervention during trauma-causing events as well as treatment of long-term trauma-related effects are examined. Students learn crisis theory, crisis intervention models, and practical skills for effective crisis intervention in response to traumatic events. In addition, students learn long-term interventions for trauma-related symptoms.

Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and COUN 5710, or consent of department.

Counseling Program Policy requires that students earn grades of A or B on all degree-plan courses.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30