Trauma Studies Minor

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Department of Human Services and Counseling

About the Program

The minor in Trauma Studies complements majors such as Psychology, Fire and Emergency Response, Human Development, Criminal Justice, and Sociology by providing practical knowledge and skills necessary for careers that serve a client population that has experienced trauma. Students will learn about trauma and complex trauma, the impact trauma has on overall functioning as well as treatment interventions and supportive activities for practitioners who work with this population. The minor in Trauma Studies is designed to allow the student to choose courses that meet their educational and career goals as well as prepare them well for graduate study.

Program Requirements

The student must meet the University’s graduation requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
A letter grade of “C” or better is required in each Human Services and Counseling course.

Required Courses: 16 credits

HSP 1010 - Introduction to Human Services and Counseling Credits: 3
HSP 1020 - Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Credits: 3
HSP 2030 - Theory and Practice of Counseling Credits: 4
HSP 2105 - Foundations of Trauma Counseling Credits: 3
HSP 3105 - Exploring the Impact of Trauma Counseling Credits: 3

Electives: 2-4 credits

Select one course from the list below.

HSP 3450 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
HSP 3490 - Multicultural Issues in Human Services Credits: 4
HSP 3550 - Intimate Partner Violence Credits: 3
HSP 3940 - Victim Advocacy for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence Credits: 3
HSP 4105 - Advanced Trauma Counseling Skills Credits: 3
HSP 4160 - Human Trafficking Credits: 3
HSP 4200 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credits: 2
HSP 4320 - Psychopathology and the Mental Health Clinician Credits: 4
HSP 4540 - Youth, Drugs, and Gangs Credits: 2

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	16 credits
Elective Course	2-4 credits
Total for the Trauma Studies Minor	18-20 credits