Course · CHD 416

Trauma and Families

A child development course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall, Spring

Course Description

This course introduces the student to the study of childhood and family trauma. This course includes an overview of many types of trauma and the biological, psychological, neuropsychological, and sociological vulnerabilities and strengths that interact with traumatic events. Students will apply research supported interventions to prevent and treat trauma.

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Fall Traditional.

Danielle Derrick

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of trauma and families as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.

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