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Dec 05, 2025
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SW 2701 - Trauma and Human Rights
Defines and describes trauma, including experiences of oppression and discrimination, as well as effects of the social environment on trauma experience and recovery. Examines concepts of human rights and human rights violations across a range of contexts from local to global. Applies social science methods to examine the individual and social effects of trauma and marginalization (e.g., sexism, racism, classism, ableism). Identifies responsive practices that are consistent with professional values and assists students to become engaged citizens in a diverse, globalized world.
Requisites: Soph only
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to describe the relationship between human rights, human needs, and trauma experiences among diverse populations.
- Students will be able to explain the impact of trauma on the brain and social functioning.
- Students will be able to explain the strengths and limitations of preventive and responsive practices implemented across diverse contexts to address trauma with individuals and communities.
- Students will be able to discuss how trauma informed care principles can be implemented in various professions.
- Students will be able to appraise current and prospective approaches to addressing trauma.
- Students will be able to develop interventions to address trauma at the level of community and policy.
- Students will be able to identify self-care strategies to use when working with individuals/populations who have experienced trauma.
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