<p>Seminar, three hours. Trauma is common—vast majority of individuals experience traumatic event during their lifetime. Although many individuals are resilient after these experiences with respect to their emotional health, sequelae of these events can be long-lasting. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often considered quintessential psychiatric disorder related to trauma, but impact of trauma can affect wide range of mental and physical health outcomes across lifespan. Trauma can be conceptualized as transdiagnostic risk factor for multitude of psychological and physiological health processes that may operate beyond recognized diagnostic boundaries. Study takes in-depth dive into empirical literature on trauma. S/U or letter grading.</p>

Psychology

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department presents psychology as a scientific discipline that employs systematic methods of inquiry to study and explain human and animal behavior.

General Catalog

Trauma and Health

PSYCH 291

4 units