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.