PSY 558 - Disaster Psychology
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 546698
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
PHP 510 or permission of program
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
| Tuition Charge | $2,325.00 |
| Info Tech Fee | $127.00 |
| Total | $2,452.00 |
Remarks
Students admitted to the MHS in PHP certificate or degree programs are expected to complete the "core curriculum" (e.g., HLS 410 and 510) during the first two semesters in the program. * Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects * Note: Optionally the textbook Facing the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness and Response in the United States can be purchased for download as a PDF document at http://www.nap.edu/catalog/9834.html
The prerequisites for this course are waived.07082011
Students will order their text book through MBS Direct.
For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.
Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
| First-time Penn State student | Phone, fax, or mail this form or Contact Us |
| Returning World Campus student (with active Penn State Access Account*) | Mail or fax this form or Contact Us* |
| Returning World Campus student (without active Penn State Access Account*) | Phone, fax, or mail this form |
| Student from a Penn State campus other than World Campus | Contact Us |
* Verify an existing Access Account or request a new Access Account and return it.
Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Response to Disaster: Psychological, Community and Ecological Approaches | Gist and Lubin | 9780876309995 | MBS | |
| Facing the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness and Response in the United States | Tierney, Lindell and Perry | 9780309069991 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.