Trauma Studies, Certificate of Competency (TSC)

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.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Trauma Studies Certificate of Competency (TSC) is a 15-25 credit program designed to provide students, paraprofessionals, and professionals with the skills to recognize trauma, understand its outcomes, and respond appropriately.
• Upon completion of this curriculum with a 2.0 GPA and a "C" or better in all five Trauma Studies courses, students will earn a Certificate of Competency in Trauma Studies.
• The program's objectives are to help students:
• Understand trauma-related issues
• Identify techniques and interventions for responding to trauma survivors
• Recognize the impact of trauma on helpers and the importance of self-care
• Access and communicate findings from trauma-related research

Outline:

First Semester:

(9-19 hours)

• PSY 140: General Psychology (3)
• Two Trauma Related Courses (6-16)
• ADJ 202: Terrorism
• ADJ 240: Criminology
• ADJ 261: The Youthful Offender
• BIO 102: Humans and the Environment
• ECE 130: Early Childhood Development
• ECE 201: Children Families and Community
• EMER 105: Incident Management
• EMER 110: Emergency Planning
• EMER 120: Leadership and Influence
• EMER 130: Search and Rescue
• EMER 140: Emergency Management Seminar
• ESS 100: Earth Science
• EMTP 102: Trauma Assessment and Management
• EMTP 201: Operations and Special Patient Populations
• FST 100: Introduction to Fire Protection
• FST 103: Fire and Arson Investigation
• HIS 110: American History I
• HIS 120: American History II
• HIS 150: World Civilizations I
• HIS 160: World Civilizations II
• HIS 200: Civil War and Reconstruction
• HIS 201: African-American History
• HIS 224: History of the First World War
• HIS 225: History of the Second World War
• HIS 252: Women in History
• HUM 295: Mindfulness Education and Stress Reduction for College Students: The Art of Breathing
• MPT 100: Introduction to Law Enforcement
• MPT 107: Principles of Criminal Investigation
• MPT 202: Crisis Management
• MPT 207: Emergency Response Training
• NUS 110: Concepts and Practice I
• NUS 111: Concepts and Practice II
• NUS 210: Concepts and Practice III
• NUS 211: Concepts and Practice IV
• PLG 199: Paralegal Experience and Legal Ethics (2)
• PLG 200: Family Law
• PLG 240: Criminal Law and Procedure
• PSY 204: Addiction, Drugs, and the Brain
• PSY 205: Human Sexuality
• PSY 210: Lifespan Human Development
• PSY 220: Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 221: Social Psychology
• PSY 225: Experiences in Diversity
• PSY 241: Child Development
• PSY 242: Adolescent Psychology
• PSY 255: Intro to Biological Psychology
• PSY 290: Adulthood and Aging
• SOC 120: Social Problems
• SOC 210: Cultural Anthropology
• SOC 215: Experiences in Diversity
• SOC 219: The Sociology of Race And Immigration
• SOC 220: Social Psychology
• SWO 101: Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
• SWO 201: Domestic Violence: Impact on Individuals, Families and Communities
• SWO 220: Social Welfare Policy

Second Semester:

(6 hours)

• TSC 230: Recognizing Trauma (3)
• TSC 236: Trauma Outcomes and Societal Response (3)
• These electives require admittance into a particular DCCC program prior to enrolling; prerequisites must be met prior to enrolling in the course as part of the Trauma Studies certificate.
Students may only apply PLG 200 to the certificate if their Internship is through the Family Advocacy Clinic.

Careers:

The Trauma Studies certificate can lead to a variety of careers in fields such as:

• Social work
• Counseling
• Education
• Criminal justice
• Healthcare
• Non-profit organizations