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AFR 2100 Transgenerational Trauma

This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the intergenerational transmission of trauma, with a focus on the experiences of people within the African diaspora. Students will gain insight into biological and environmental determinants of generational trauma and explore symptoms, prevention, and treatment strategies.

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Africana Studies
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: NONE  

Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of generational trauma and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.
  • Articulate an understanding of the key concepts related to epigenetics and post-traumatic stress.
  • Explore physical and psychological health outcomes associated with trauma.
  • Review scientific information from a variety of scholarly sources.
  • Examine and explain current preventative and therapeutic approaches in the treatment of transgenerational trauma.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3