War Trauma: A Historical Overview

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This seminar explores the phenomenon of moral injury and psychological trauma in combat and related high-stakes operational environments. We will examine definitions, conceptual frameworks, assessment tools, treatment and repair pathways, and the ethical, policy, and institutional challenges of moral injury in military and intelligence settings. Students will engage with interdisciplinary scholarship, case studies, and debates over the role of institutions and policy in mitigating moral injury. The course will include a discussion connecting moral injury frameworks with intelligence-community decision-making.