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Online Trauma and Crisis Counseling Degree Program

Add Trauma and Crisis Counseling Skills to Your Psychology Degree

Explore Therapeutic Techniques

Practice Crisis Management Skills

Study Trauma-Informed Perspectives

Enhance Any Psychology Career

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  • Duration 4 years
  • Cost per Credit $495
  • Credit Hours 120

Program Benefits

  • Build a Foundation of Theory and Research
  • Learn From Experienced Psychology Faculty
  • Gain Advocacy Skills for Vulnerable Populations
  • Prepare for Graduate Psychology Programs

Help Others Heal From Psychological Trauma

Investigate the widespread impact of trauma for individuals and families and develop skills that can help. The Crisis and Trauma concentration of Carlow University’s online BA in Psychology gives you a solid foundation in theory and research pertaining to crisis, abuse and trauma.

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma as you explore the most effective trauma-informed treatment modalities. You can utilize skills from this concentration in nearly any profession that helps others.

In the Crisis and Trauma Concentration, You’ll Learn To:

  • Practice trauma-informed counseling
  • Implement effective crisis intervention
  • Identify signs of child maltreatment
  • Recognize psychological trauma symptoms

Curriculum: Trauma and Crisis Communication

Online

4 Years

120 Total Credits

This concentration’s fully online courses take a broad approach to crisis intervention, trauma psychology and child maltreatment. Explore ways to identify and address these issues using leading-edge treatments and counseling practices. Our small class sizes and interactive online classrooms give you opportunities to receive personalized support from faculty as you learn.

Featured Courses

This course introduces the student to the field of psychological trauma. The course will be composed of lectures, discussions, guest speakers and videos. It will provide the student with an understanding of the various types of traumas and treatment, trauma theory, the impact of trauma on the mind, body and spirit, and the historical development of trauma as a clinical entity. Students will gain an appreciation of the depth of trauma and trauma rejections in the fields of social work and psychology. PREREQUISITES: SW 104 OR PY 285.

An introduction to the various types of crisis situations practitioners may encounter. In addition, the course will offer various techniques and provide presentations on a variety of components needed to assist the student in understanding the concepts of crisis intervention and management. Crisis events can occur in a variety of ways and, as practitioners, how we deal with these events can make the difference between healing and hindrance. Emphasis will be upon a general understanding of the implications of techniques to modify, manage, and cope with crisis situations.

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Apply Trauma and Crisis Counseling Skills to Diverse Careers

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to enhance your career in behavioral therapy, counseling, education, family development and more. Expertise from the Crisis and Trauma concentration enhances your impact in the field, and especially in the following roles.

Please note that some of these positions may require additional education, certification or licensure, which can vary by state.

Behavioral Health Specialist $60,551 average base salary1

Mental Health Therapist $54,814 average base salary2

Crisis Counselor $47,861 average base salary3

Career Outlook

BAP Specializations

Psychology, BA: Counseling Concentration

Jump start your counseling career with pre-professional training. Explore family counseling, trauma-informed care, treatment modalities and more.

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Psychology, BA: Child Development Concentration

Explore developmental and psychological milestones up to adolescence. Pursue roles in behavioral therapy, child care leadership, education and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.

Yes, the psychology program offers three optional concentrations: Child Development, Counseling and Crisis and Trauma.

You are not required to choose a concentration for your psychology degree. You can complete a general degree or choose an optional concentration in Child Development, Counseling or Crisis and Trauma.

You’ll build trauma-informed perspectives and explore treatment modalities that are most helpful for those who have experienced crisis, trauma and abuse. You can utilize skills from this concentration in nearly any profession that helps others.

Sources

  1. PayScale. “Average Behavioral Health Specialist Hourly Pay.” July 10, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Behavioral_Health_Specialist/Hourly_Rate.
  2. PayScale. “Average Mental Health Therapist Salary.” September 28, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Mental_Health_Therapist/Salary.
  3. PayScale. “Average Crisis Counselor Hourly Pay.” September 5, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Crisis_Counselor/Hourly_Rate.