SOCW 686: Advanced Trauma Theory and Practice

SOCW 686-001: Adv Trauma Theory and Practice
(Spring 2026)

01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T

Peterson Hall 2409

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores theories of how psychological trauma affects the individual, family and community followed by strategies for healing. An in depth exploration of the practice of psychotherapy with trauma survivors across diverse populations using evidence-based interventions coupled with special attention to relationship and attachment theory. Individual and group work will be practiced using role plays and direct experience with Animal Assisted Psychotherapies. Offered by Social Work. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: SOCW 671
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (SOCW 600B-, 623B-, 644B-, 656B-, 659B-, 660B-, 672B-, 673B-, 674B- and 678B-).
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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