Description
Purchase Liberty CRIS 304 PTSD and Combat-Related Trauma Entire Course
Course Summary :
An examination and analysis of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PTSD and Combat-related PTSD, taking into account the latest research in the field and examining the affective, behavioral, cognitive, and spiritual challenges faced by survivors.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale :
More than half of all Americans experience traumatic stress and may develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In certain groups, (first responders, military, rape, and violent crime victims, etc.) exposure and contraction rates are much higher. The Pentagon recently stated that at least 30% of returning troops from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from Combat-related PTSD. Professional counselors and pastors will face the challenge of counseling and assisting individuals and families affected by PTSD at an ever-increasing rate. Due to the nature of the disorder, specific knowledge is needed to assist clients and parishioners in this area.
Measurable Learning Outcomes :
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the nature of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the effects on the body, mind, emotions, and spiritual dimension of the individual.
- Explain the nature of Combat-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and the effects on the body, mind, emotions, and spiritual dimension of the individual.
- Compare and contrast various types of treatment for PTSD/Combat-related PTSD.
- Examine, discuss, and integrate all issues, theories, assumptions, materials, etc., presented in the course in accordance with current scholarly standards and practices.
- Examine, discuss, and integrate all issues, theories, assumptions, materials, etc., presented in the course through the lens of Scripture.
- Analyze and apply the components of comprehensive trauma assessment, considering the differential impact trauma has on individuals, families, groups, and communities.
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Course Assignment :
Textbook reading and lecture presentations :
Course Requirements Checklist :
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (3) :
Discussions are a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to complete 3 Discussions in this course Discussions are the online version of classroom discussions.
Each Discussion has two parts,
- (1.) Each student will start a thread with an original post on the assigned topic of the module. Each student must use APA-style citations from various sources (textbooks, articles, etc.) to validate his/her writing. The thread must be at least 200 words.
- (2.) Each student must post a reply to another student’s thread, using etiquette, as outlined in the syllabus. Each reply must be at least 100 words. Posting in reply to a comment on the student’s thread does not count as a reply. (MLO A, B, C, D, E, F)
Case Study Assignment :
The student will review and summarize a case study to demonstrate his/her ability to identify symptoms of PTSD and to recommend empirically-based treatment. In addition, the student will identify and describe three resources in his/her community or state that would be helpful to the person described in the case study. Submit the Case Study Paper in APA format. The paper must be 500-750 words with 3-4 citations included. (MLO A, B, C, D, E, F)
Research Paper Proposal Assignment :
The student will choose from a list of research topics and submit a Research Paper Proposal of at least 250 words. The proposal will provide a brief summary of the topic chosen for the Research Paper. The Research Paper Proposal must include an APA-formatted title page. (MLO A, C, D, E, F)
Annotated Bibliography Assignment :
The student will submit an Annotated Bibliography Assignment in preparation for the Research Paper Assignment. Each annotation must provide a 2–3-sentence summary for each source in the current APA format. The Annotated Bibliography Assignment must include at least 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. At least two of these should be from professional journals. (MLO D, E, F)
Research Paper Assignment :
Utilizing information presented in the student’s texts as well as theoretical and practical elements from academic and Christian sources, compile an original paper of from 8-10 pages of body text, in APA style, which summarizes the student’s understanding of PTSD and spirituality in general, or PTSD and spirituality showed in relation to some major aspect. Address factors necessary for successfully coping with the effects of PTSD, and spiritual and professional approaches to treatment.
A minimum of 5 scholarly sources (books and journal articles) is required in addition to the textbooks (if the student chooses to cite these). Grades will be assigned based on the quality of content, how well APA guidelines are adhered to, the richness of citations utilized, the quality of expression, and the biblical integration presented. (MLO A, C, D, E, F)
No of Quizzes (8) :
Each quiz will cover the Learn material and some presentations (see course content for details) for the assigned module/week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice questions, and T/F questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. (MLO A, B, C, D, E, F)
