HELP 2014-2015 Walden University Catalog (December 2014) [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Military Families and Culture - Ph.D. in Human Services Print Degree Planner | Print-Friendly Page Add to Pages

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In this specialization, students can gain insight into military culture and develop the advanced skills needed to meet the needs of former and active military personnel, veterans, and their families. Coursework focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), vicarious trauma, and the emotional and behavioral consequences of frequent family relocations, extensive deployments, and parent-child separation. Students also explore current approaches in working with members of the armed forces.