Location
Denver
Description
The Master’s Degree in International Disaster Psychology (MAIDP) program at GSPP prepares students to work internationally and domestically with communities that have experienced natural and man-made disasters.
The MAIDP program combines the fields of clinical psychology, public health, disaster mental health and humanitarian aid. The program is distinct for its diverse and accomplished faculty, individual academic advising, career guidance, and its opportunities for active experience in diverse communities. In addition to coursework, our students also participate in local and international field placements.
The primary purpose of the MAIDP program at DU is to prepare our graduates to assist in strengthening community response, recovery, and healing in the wake of disaster. As such, our graduates work to provide direct care, train and consult with community and government agencies to promote the psychosocial wellness of affected populations.
Themes
Instruction is provided in diverse areas including international disaster psychology, trauma intervention, disaster mental health, gender-based violence, crisis intervention, group dynamics, loss and grief, the effects of trauma on life-span development, psychotherapeutic models, program evaluation and research, global health, and cross-cultural foundations. Faculty expertise addresses the full span of mental health and psychosocial work that is necessary for effective work in this innovative field.
Language
English
Application procedure
Admissions requirements and deadlines are listed on our website at www.du.edu/gspp. DU looks forward to assisting students throughout the application and graduate search process.
Please feel free to contact Julie Schellman for information at [email protected].
Contact
Judith Fox, PhD
[email protected]