COUN 8100 - Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on School Based Services

3 cr.

This course explores the principles and practices of etiology, diagnosis (diagnostic and statistical manual criteria, etc.), treatment and prevention of emotional and dysfunctional behaviors (physical abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, substance abuse, sexuality issues, AIDS, mental illnesses and violence) and the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by educators in schools today. The course is designed to teach the educator to respond to children and families in crisis, provide referrals, work as part of an interdisciplinary team and take a proactive stance against child abuse and related problems.

Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.