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On August 5, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

PSYC514 - Disaster Psychology

Course Details

Course Code: PSYC514 Course ID: 4979 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

Students will explore research and historical real world examples of natural and man-made disasters to consider best practices in managing effective emergency response. Specific focus will be on understanding and mitigating post-traumatic stress, as well as military related disasters and emergencies. Students will learn about emergency response, recovery, and follow-up for victims of disaster. Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/31/2026 - 01/29/2027 Course Dates02/01/2027 - 03/28/2027 Start Month February SessionWinter 2027 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.