Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies Certificate

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The certificate in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies is designed for professionals working in fields such as law enforcement, corrections, nursing, social work, and education. The curriculum focuses on the structural nature of trauma, ways in which trauma is manifested, and ways to promote self-care for professionals who work with individuals experiencing trauma. Students are provided with an interdisciplinary understanding of the sociocultural, psychological, and political aspects of the effects of trauma. Students also develop a greater understanding of the needs of those recovering from trauma.

A Certificate in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies can be earned by completing 18 credits.

This program is designed to be completed in conjunction with an undergraduate degree or as a stand-alone program for personal and/or professional enrichment only. Students pursuing this as a stand-alone certificate will not qualify for Title IV federal financial aid.

Students must complete the following courses (6 cr):

SOC 1050 - Introduction to Trauma Studies 3 cr
SOC 2550 - Vicarious Trauma and Self Care 3 cr

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

CRJ 3050 - Law and Society 3 cr
SOC 2040 - Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender 3 cr
SWK 2040 - Discrimination in American Society 3 cr

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

SOC 2080 - Thinking Bodies 3 cr
WGS 1020 - Introduction to Women's And Gender Studies 3 cr

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

PSY 3060 - Child Psychopathology 3 cr
SOC 3410 - Dismantling Rape Culture 3 cr
SWK 2020 - Family Violence 3 cr

Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies Certificate

Students must complete the following courses (6 cr):

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

(Total credits required for the certificate: 18)