Online Bachelor of Social Work: Crisis and Trauma Concentration
Identify, Assess and Intervene in Crisis and Trauma Situations
- Experienced Faculty
- Comprehensive Curriculum
- Gain Trauma-Informed Skills
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- Duration 2-4 years
- Cost per Credit $495
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
- Gain a Foundational Focus on Crisis Assessment, Intervention and Management
- Explore the Wide-Ranging Impact of Trauma
- Understand Individual and Family Dynamics Associated with Stress, Abuse, Grief and Loss
Become a Trauma-Informed Advocate for Vulnerable Populations
In the Crisis and Trauma concentration of Carlow’s online BSW, you’ll gain a foundation in the field of psychological trauma as you learn about the various types of traumas and treatment, trauma theory and the impact of trauma on the mind, body and spirit.
The Crisis and Trauma Concentration Will Allow You To:
- Gain a competitive edge and become more marketable for bachelor’s-level positions in crisis and trauma settings.
- Understand the impact of trauma, crisis intervention, child abuse prevention and treatment and intimate partner violence.
- Explore the historical development of trauma as a clinical entity.
Gain a Deeper Understanding of Crisis and Trauma
Online
15 credits of Crisis and Trauma concentration courses
The online BSW: Crisis and Trauma concentration offers a foundation in theory and research pertaining to crisis, abuse and trauma. The curriculum’s focus ranges from immediate crisis assessment, intervention and management to more specific issues; child abuse prevention and treatment, intimate partner violence and the impact of trauma on individuals and families. Utilize concentration credits to gain an edge in your area of interest with the BSW: Crisis and Trauma concentration.
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. (3 credits)
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 crises 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. (3 credits)
Career Outlook: Crisis and Trauma Concentration
With the Crisis and Trauma concentration, graduates can find jobs as social workers, case managers, advocates, social services administrators and more.
Social Worker — Crisis Intervention $52,547 per year1
Prevention/Intervention Specialist $41,212 per year2
Crisis Counselor $45,091 per year3
Customize Your Area of Study
Enhance your knowledge and skills in your social work degree by choosing from optional concentrations in Crisis and Trauma, Forensic Social Work, Restorative Justice and Healthcare Social Work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The BSW program is CSWE accredited.
At Carlow, we offer two start dates for the online BSW throughout the year, in the fall and spring.
Our BSW online program prepares you to start on several social work career paths. Your dream social work career might be in a nonprofit agency or organization, behavioral health agency, a family services center, healthcare setting, a long-term care agency, a foster care program, the criminal justice system and more. Careers in the social work filed are growing fast. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that careers for social workers are projected to grow faster than average at 9 percent from 2021 to 2031.
Many BSW students continue their education with online graduate studies, such as a master’s in social work.
Coursework consists of 120 total credit hours. Find out more about our curriculum.
Yes. The program can be completed in a part-time or full-time format, depending on your needs. Full-time students take 12 to 15 credits per semester, while part-time students can take less.
Carlow offers institutional scholarships to students who are enrolled full-time. There are other scholarships offered by outside organizations for which students can also apply. Speak to an enrollment counselor about scholarship opportunities.