Psychology of Trauma
24 Hours + Blended
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit introduces students to the nature of trauma, post-trauma responses and the ways in which people recover from trauma. Students will develop an understanding of the concept of traumatic stress from multiple theoretical perspectives.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY30012
Psychology of TraumaRules
Pre-requisite
25 Credit Points of PSY level 2 units
Equivalent
PSS280(C) - Psychology of Trauma and PSY20002 - Psychology of Trauma
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-August-2026
01-November-2026
01-November-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-August-2026
Census date
01-September-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
22-September-2026
Results released date
08-December-2026
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
02-August-2027
31-October-2027
31-October-2027
Last self-enrolment date
15-August-2027
Census date
31-August-2027
Last withdraw without fail date
21-September-2027
Results released date
07-December-2027
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of theory and research pertaining to the psychology of trauma
- Integrate and critically evaluate material across multiple perspectives
- Apply current research findings to issues related to the psychology of trauma
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Class | 1.00 | 13 week | 13 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 11.42 | 12 weeks | 137 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Specified Activities Various | 5.00 | 12 weeks | 60 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 4.50 | 12 weeks | 54 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 20% | 1,3 |
| Take home assessment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3 |
| Written Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Definition, diagnostic history and models of trauma
- Theories of trauma as applied to specific events/issues
- Trauma within social contexts
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.
