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If you are in a clinical degree program at 911���� College you have the opportunity to add a Concentration in Trauma.

The MA in Counseling, MA in Art Therapy/Counseling and MA in Art Therapy for Clinical Professionals are the specific programs where you can add the trauma concentration. Adding a concentration to your degree can offer you leverage for highlighting a specialty area for future employment. It may also be advantageous in certain states for licensing purposes. The trauma concentration focuses on crisis interventions and holistic trauma-informed care and repair.

The two courses that make up the concentration are described here and are taken in sequence:

TCC 500-2 Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care 3 quarter units

This course introduces the foundational principles of trauma-informed care in clinical practice. Students examine the physical, emotional, neurobiological, cognitive, and relational impacts of traumatic experiences across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on understanding trauma responses, memory and neurodevelopment, and the ways trauma affects functioning, safety, and relationships. Students develop skills in trauma-informed assessment, case conceptualization, crisis and safety planning, and early intervention strategies. The course also explores the roles of culture, community, gender, and sexuality in shaping trauma experiences and recovery. Students will consider how clinicians can design and implement trauma-informed services that are responsive to individual differences, promote safety and resilience, and support ethical and culturally responsive care.

TCC 600-2: Trauma-Focused Treatment 3 quarter units

This course builds on foundational knowledge of trauma-informed care and focuses on the application of trauma-focused treatment in clinical practice. Students deepen their understanding of evidence-based and integrative approaches to trauma treatment, including phase-oriented models that support stabilization, processing, and integration.

Emphasis is placed on developing skills in trauma-focused case conceptualization, treatment planning, and the implementation of interventions that address the cognitive, emotional, somatic, and relational dimensions of trauma. Students explore approaches for working with complex trauma, dissociation, and co-occurring conditions, as well as strategies for supporting clients in restoring safety, regulation, and meaning-making.

The course examines the role of the therapeutic relationship, clinician self-awareness, and ethical decision-making in trauma treatment. Attention is also given to culturally responsive and contextually grounded practices, including how culture, identity, and systemic factors influence healing processes. Students will engage in applied learning to strengthen their ability to deliver trauma-focused care that is ethical, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to diverse client needs.

To apply for the concentration in Trauma, please contact admissions@swc.edu.