Trauma-Informed Design Theory

In this one and half-credit asynchronous elective course students will learn about the trauma-informed design (TiD) approach, trauma, and why it matters in design. Students will practice communicating through spoken and written means about TiD. Students will be expected to include evidence (peer-reviewed scientific evidence, precedence from contemporary sources, and Learning Goals: 1. Be aware of emerging TiD frameworkes and how it applies to trauma-informed care to design. 2. Be aware of the wide range of applications for TiD. 3. Know about the full scope of trauma. 4. Be able to identify the biological responses and wider possible health impacts of trauma. 5. Be familiar with the framework for trauma-informed care

This is the first course in the TiD sequence. The second course is DHH3024 Trauma-Informed Design Applied Practice.