Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Community & Trauma Counseling with a concentration in Child Trauma & Play Therapy is a 66-credit program that trains exceptionally skilled child and adolescent therapists. The program prepares graduates for state licensure and national certification in professional counseling (LPC/NCC) and the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential.

Program Details

• College: College of Health Professions
• Degree: Master of Science
• Campus: East Falls
• Format: On Campus
• Credits: 66
• Duration: 2 - 4 Years
• Enrollment Options: Full Time, Part Time

Accreditation Status

The Community & Trauma Counseling MS program at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited for 8 years by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Curriculum

The child trauma & play therapy concentration is a 66-credit curriculum that can be completed in two years. The program includes coursework and training in trauma competencies, play therapy techniques, and applications to support the health and emotional wellbeing of children and families.

Program Leadership

• Department Chair: Nicole G. Johnson, PhD, LPC, ACS, CAADC, CCDP-D, BC-TMH
• Program Director: Nicole G. Johnson, PhD, LPC, ACS, CAADC, CCDP-D, BC-TMH
• Concentration Coordinator: Katharine Wenocur, DSW, LCSW, RPT, CAAPT

University Statement

Jefferson holds itself accountable, at every level of the organization, to nurture an environment of inclusion and respect, by valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate an environment of fairness, belonging & opportunity.