2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog

Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies in Counseling and Psychology

Program Overview

  • A 12-credit post-Master's certificate program
  • Provides specialization in Trauma Studies
  • Advanced clinical training for professionals with related graduate degrees and clinical background who practice in the trauma field

This program offers the opportunity for post-Master's professional counselors and other post-Master's practitioners-clinical social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists-to develop expertise in psychosocial trauma work. The curriculum includes an overview of trauma theory and practice, as well as focus on specific client populations and topics.

Program of Study

Required Courses

GCOUN 6035Psychological Trauma and Post-Trauma Therapy

3

GCOUN 7200Disaster Mental Heath and Community Crisis Intervention

3

GCOUN 7201Trauma in the Lives of Children and Adolescents and Play Therapy

3

GCOUN 7202Special Topics in Trauma Studies

3