Program Overview

The Trauma Studies Certificate of Competency is a 15-25 credit program designed to equip students with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to trauma. The program includes courses on trauma-related issues, interventions for trauma survivors, the impact of trauma on helpers, and trauma-related research. Upon completion, students will earn a Certificate of Competency in Trauma Studies, which can lead to careers in social work, counseling, education, criminal justice, healthcare, and non-profit organizations.