<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student in National University's Ph.D. in Psychology program with a specialization in Trauma and Disaster relief, you will have the opportunity to explore various theories and strategies for supporting individuals and/or groups who have experienced a variety of traumas, such as natural disasters, domestic violence, physical injuries, or terrorist attacks. Course topics within the specialization course include the impact of human-caused traumas on mental health, neurological implications of traumatic stress, causes and impacts of violence, and the history of trauma psychology. In other courses, you can examine methods for assessing and diagnosing post-traumatic stress, crisis intervention strategies, and the responsibilities of crisis counselors during traumatic events. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>As a prospective student of this Ph.D. program, you may already have some previous mental health or psychology knowledge. You should also have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a desire to help others. Applicants to National University's online Ph.D. in Psychology programs must have a master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Individuals with a master's degree in a field other than psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work may need to complete additional courses before beginning the Ph.D. curriculum. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you will be required to complete at least 60 credit hours. Requirements include 30 foundation credits, 18 specialization credits, and 12 dissertation credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Disaster Relief</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7101</td><td> Foundations for Doctoral Study in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7102</td><td> Scholarly Writing and Professional Communication in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7103</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7104</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7115</td><td> Tests and Measurements in Industrial/Organizational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7106</td><td>Quantitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7107</td><td>Statistics II</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7108</td><td>Qualitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7109</td><td>Planning Dissertation Research in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9701P</td><td> Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8110</td><td> Psychology of Violence</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8320</td><td>Psychology of Traumatic Stress</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8322</td><td>Disaster, Terrorism, and Mass Violence: Impacts on Mental Health</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8323</td><td>Trauma-informed Assessment, Risk, and Diagnosis</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8324</td><td>Trauma-informed Interventions with Disaster and Trauma Survivors</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8325</td><td>Gender and Cultural Considerations in Disaster Trauma and Response</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completion of this doctoral degree program in Trauma and Disaster Relief, you may choose to seek positions where you help identify, assess, and treat individuals who have experienced a disaster or traumatic event. In those roles, you could help victims, witnesses, or survivors of events such as accidents, natural disasters, terrorism, domestic violence, or bullying learn to cope with emotional and behavioral issues caused by such events.</p>