CAEP 5879 — Trauma and Mental Health
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Introduces the foundations of trauma theory to offer students a trauma-sensitive perspective to the continuum of practice from policy making to direct client service. Reviews the neurophysiology of trauma. Examines causative factors and evidence-based treatments of trauma-related mental health issues (e.g., PTSD). Reviews current theory and research on topical areas related to trauma including intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assault, school and community violence, war and terrorism, and other emerging trauma issues.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 32 | 33 | 97% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 87% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 3 | 82 | 160 | 51% | 26.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 29 | 100 | 29% | 71.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 20% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (80% of sections), W (20% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Christie Rizzo (70% of students) · reviews
- Erika Clark (30% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Elizabeth Tampke (52% of students) · reviews
- Christie Rizzo (48% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (CAEP course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All CAEP courses · Plan it at numap.app