Academic Catalog

FPSY654 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF LEGAL PROCESSES

Course Code: 8170654
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Family Psychology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Masters
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course is designed to give students an overview of the psychological and social aspects of natural and man-made disasters. Disaster cause significant stress and conflict in families due to the post traumatic stress felt my all members. The course will focus on risk management; mitigation; preparedness and responses and challenges in providing support to families . Psychological intervention methods and psychosocial support that can be used with family members and families following disasters will be covered.