The certificate in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies is designed for professionals working in fields such as law enforcement, corrections, nursing, social work, and education. The curriculum focuses on the structural nature of trauma, ways in which trauma is manifested, and ways to promote self-care for professionals who work with individuals experiencing trauma. Students are provided with an interdisciplinary understanding of the sociocultural, psychological, and political aspects of the effects of trauma. Students also develop a greater understanding of the needs of those recovering from trauma.
A Certificate in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies can be earned by completing 18 credits.
This program is designed to be completed in conjunction with an undergraduate degree or as a stand-alone program for personal and/or professional enrichment only. Students pursuing this as a stand-alone certificate will not qualify for Title IV federal financial aid.
Code | Course | Credits |
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SOC 1050 |
Introduction to Trauma StudiesThis course will focus on the structural nature of trauma, meaning that trauma is often a product of structural inequality. Topics will include racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, and rape culture and how these structural inequalities give permission to daily microaggressions which cause trauma. Students will also develop a greater understanding of the needs of those recovering from trauma. There is a required weekend training with this course. Fee Fee $25 Periodically |
3 |
SOC 2550 |
Vicarious Trauma and Self CareVicarious trauma is often experienced by those who work with victims of trauma such as police officers, fire fighters, nurses and doctors as well as educators. This course will explore the ramifications of vicarious trauma as well as providing methods of self care to alleviate some of physical and psychological issues associated with vicarious trauma. The course requires a weekend training. Fee Fee $25 Periodically |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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CRJ 3050 |
Law and SocietyAn examination of the nature and function of civil & criminal law in modern society. Current legal issues and their relationship to social institutions are highlighted. Prerequisite: CRJ 1010, SOC 1010, or consent of instructor. Fall, alternate years |
3 |
SOC 2040 |
Race, Ethnicity, Class and GenderAn exploration of the historical and contemporary roots for discrimination (especially on the institutional level) on the basis of race, ethnicity, class, and gender. This course examines issues such as culture, identity, and oppression. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. Every semester |
3 |
SWK 2040 |
Discrimination in American SocietyAn understanding of the dynamics and American history of prejudice and discrimination in relation to racial and ethnic minorities, women and the aged is developed. Special emphasis placed on issues relevant to Social Welfare. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor. Spring |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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SOC 2080 |
Thinking BodiesAn interdisciplinary study of the ways in which society thinks about bodies in relation to social locations. Students examine the various ways in which bodies are socially constructed, disciplined, and assigned meanings based on race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, age, and disability. This course encourages students to consider experiences of embodiment from sociological and feminist perspectives. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. Periodically |
3 |
WGS 1020 |
Introduction to Women's And Gender StudiesThis course enables students to understand and appreciate the rich and varied field of Women's and Gender Studies; to identify and explain ideas about gender and the ways that it has affected individuals; to understand how gender identity is shaped by race, class and culture, and what it means and has meant to be a gendered subject in the United States and abroad. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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PSY 3060 |
Child PsychopathologyAn analysis of theory, research, and therapy of psychological disorders of children, including early infantile autism, neurophysiological developmental problems, learning difficulties, developmental retardation, juvenile delinquency, and psycho-physiological disorders. Prerequisite: Any psychology course or instructor approval Fall |
3 |
SOC 3410 |
Dismantling Rape CultureThis course makes the case that there is a structured precarity that all women face when it comes to the crime of rape. This means that the way society is structured historically, politically, legally and socially makes all women vulnerable to rape. The course will explore how rape culture makes all women vulnerable to rape, but also how this vulnerability is exacerbated by race, class and gender non-conformity. The course will also examine the problematic construction of masculinity in the US and how this notion of masculinity contributes to rape culture and limits men's freedom of expression. The course makes the case that we all benefit by dismantling rape culture. Periodically |
3 |
SWK 2020 |
Family ViolenceAnalyzes the psychosocial dynamics of families disrupted by domestic violence. Aspects of child abuse, spouse abuse and elder abuse will be covered. Differential social work assessment and intervention will be emphasized. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. Every Semester |
3 |
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CRJ 3010 |
Crime VictimsAn interdisciplinary study of criminal victimization and prevention. The course examines patterns of crime, offending, and victimization and how to use such information to prevent violent and property crime, including rape, domestic violence, and hate crime. Other issues to be explored include victimization theories, prevention programs, treatment of victims, and victims' rights and remedies. Prerequisite: CRJ 1010, SOC 1010, and Junior standing or consent of instructor. Spring |
3 |
PSY 3070 |
Abnormal PsychologyThe description and classification of deviant behaviors. The continuity between normal and varying degrees of maladjustment is stressed. Prerequisite: Any psychology course or permission of instructor Fall |
3 |
SOC 3610 |
Seminar in AdvocacyStudents taking this course are trained to be peer advocates for the CHANGE Initiative (Creating, Honoring, Advocating and Nurturing Gender Equity). Students will attend a weekend long training to learn how to advocate for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment as well as attending weekly classes. Students are required to staff the PAC phone line and will do programming to change campus culture and decrease problems mentioned above. Prerequisite: Application and permission of the instructor. Fall |
4 |