Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology?

• Empirically supported treatments for trauma
• How to identify various forms of trauma
• Principles and theories of effective counseling

The skills and knowledge you can gain from our traumatology and counseling degree can help you take your mental health expertise to the next level. In addition to the subjects listed above, you’ll also study applied counseling theories, group counseling, and trends in community counseling. By partnering with Liberty, you can earn a valuable credential and prepare to take your career to new heights.

Potential Careers for Community Care and Counseling Graduates

• Church counselor
• Counseling educator
• Group therapist
• Mental health counselor
• Trauma therapist

Note: Some professions may require licensure. The Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling is a non-licensure program.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.S. in Traumatology with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online education specialist degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You’ll study under passionate, knowledgeable professors with years of experience.
• You can complete our Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology in as little as 1 year.

Military Benefits 

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for Ed.S. courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)