Course Description :

This course offers an understanding of how a crisis can impact the life of an individual and cause a decrease in healthy functioning. A variety of crises are explored, including but not limited to, PTSD, Types of Abuse, Community Disasters, Substance Abuse, Crises of Lethality, Crisis of Loss, and Sexual Assault. In addition, therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices are identified.

Rationale :

Crisis situations are a part of everyday life. Not only is this to be expected, but such events may also be viewed as an opportunity for growth. The way in which individuals respond to these occurrences will determine whether they serve as a stumbling block or a stepping-stone to healthier living. Students will learn how crises develop, how to intervene, and how to respond professionally when presented with a crisis situation.

1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the major concepts in the psychological area of crisis intervention.
   2. Use critical thinking to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes that people exhibit during crises.
   3. Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect values in his/her personal and professional behavior that are the underpinnings of the multiple perspectives of psychology as a discipline and Christian/biblical faith and practice.
   4. Communicate effectively in written, oral, and technological formats.
   5. Recognize and respect the complexity of socio-cultural and international diversity, especially during the process of crisis intervention.

Course Assignment :

Textbook Readings 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.

Discussion Assignments :

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. The purpose of Discussion Assignments is to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant current course topics. The student is required to post 1 thread of at least 250 words and 2 replies of at least 100 words each. For each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with at least 1 journal citation in the current APA format and include a Bible verse and application to the topic cited in the current APA format. (MLO A, C, D, E).

Students will present an Annotated Bibliography of 5 journal articles on their chosen crisis topic in preparation for the Therapeutic Intervention Paper. The Annotated Bibliography is worth 50 points (out of 1000 points total for the class). The crisis topic will be one that is identified in the assigned textbook and/or lectures. List all 5-journal sources in APA format. Follow each journal citation with a summary of the journal article. Summaries should be 50-75 words per journal article. (MLO D). 

Students will write a 4-5-page paper worth 125 points of their total score (1000 points) for the course. The paper will be based on a crisis topic that is identified in the class textbook. The paper must be scholarly, summarize research findings, and be written in APA format. (MLO A, B, C, D, E).

Public Service Announcement Video Assignment :

The student will create a 3-minute video presentation on his/her topic of study. The presentation must include the following: a current crisis, the population affected by the crisis, the prevalence of the crisis, the current community response, and a healthier community response that would potentially decrease the prevalence of the crisis. Also, it must be creative and compelling to the viewer. The video must model a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that challenges the viewer to change his/her view on how to respond to the identified crisis (i.e., bullying). (MLO B, C, D, E).

No of Total Quizzes (4) :

Each quiz will consist of 25 multiple-choice questions based on the reading identified for that specific exam. The exams will be limited to 60 minutes and are open-book/open-notes. The student will have 1 attempt for each exam. There will be a 1-point per minute deduction for every minute over the 60-minute time limit. (MLO A, B, C).