HDFS511
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HDFS511 - Understanding Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, Families & Communities
Course ID
043010
Course Description
This course will examine suicide and its implications for individuals and families across the lifespan. Students will learn about historical and cultural perspectives on suicide. Special focus will be given to learning about prevention and intervention efforts, as well as supporting families whose members are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have lost members to suicide. The course will familiarize students with evidence-based strategies for suicide risk assessment, intervention efforts, and community prevention. Students will practice risk-assessment conversations, create safety plans, and develop suggestions to improve community- or school-based suicide prevention/postvention programs.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
HDFS 117 or PSY 101 or Equivalent.
May be convened with
HDFS411
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No