Program Overview

Trauma Studies, Certificate of Competency (TSC)

Program Description

Effective: Fall 2021

The Trauma Studies 15-25 college-credit certificate program provides students, paraprofessionals, and professionals with the skills to recognize trauma and understand trauma outcomes and societal response to trauma, across disciplines.

A Certificate of Competency in Trauma Studies will be awarded upon completion of this curriculum with a 2.0 GPA and a “C” or better in all five Trauma Studies courses.

Career

Faculty Focus

Associate Professor of Psychology Kristen Doran earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University and Master of Science and Doctor of Psychology degrees from West Chester University. Doran teaches PSY 130 Personal and Career Development, which examines theoretical and empirical issues, as well as PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology.

Program Details

• Degree Awarded: Certificate
• Division: Business, Computing & Social Science
• Academic Plan Outcomes: Apply Now Request Information

Program Requirements

• Completion of the curriculum with a 2.0 GPA
• A “C” or better in all five Trauma Studies courses