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: No
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