Course descriptions are provided for available courses AND their prerequisites. View a list of courses offered during the Summer 2012 term.
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Multiple Faces of Trauma
SW494: Multiple Faces of Trauma Understanding and intervening with trauma theoretically and clinically is a critical skill for clincial social workers. The course examines trauma both interpersonal and communal in various contexts and in relation to various vulnerable populations: people at war, women, residents of violence-torn communities. Acute traumatic events as well as the impact of persistent, developmental and historic trauma are examined. Students explore some of the theoretical and clinical controversies in the field and are asked to apply their learning to case situations. Prerequisite is SW421A. This course meets the requirement for a clinical practice elective.
Course details
- Course number: SW-494
- Credits: 3.00
- Academic Level: Graduate
- Currently Offered: Yes
- Course Type: Lecture
Pre-requisite for this course
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