PSYC445 PSYCHOLOGY OF DISASTER

Course Code:3710445
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:7.5
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. AYŞE NURAY KARANCI
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

This course is designed to give students an overview of the psycho-social consequences of disasters and psychological intervention methods that can be used with survivors, emergency workers and volunteers following disasters. The course also provides a critical examination of individual and community responses for effective mitigation and preparedness behaviors. Ethical guidelines for psychological services and research in disaster situations will also be covered.


Course Learning Outcomes