Doctor of Education Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology
Help Communities Rebuild with Liberty’s Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology Degree
Do you feel a calling to help individuals and families struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic situation? Has God laid it on your heart to help people who feel as if their world has turned upside down? Are you looking to advance your education and gain the skills necessary for traumatology counseling? If this sounds like you, Liberty University’s Online Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology can help you learn the necessary skills and take the next step into becoming a trauma counselor.
Whether you’re interested in working in a church, outpatient care facility, as a social worker, or in another platform, these education classes can help equip you with valuable knowledge. You can learn how to identify signs of trauma, as well as how to develop treatment plans and assessments for each client.
Upon completion of this program, you may go on to work alongside nonprofit and government relief agencies in assisting in the aftermath of a disaster, as well as counseling for individuals and families suffering from abuse or tragedy. Many clinical counseling roles will require state licensure.
What Will You Study in Our Online Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology Doctorate Degree Program?
- Complexities and treatments of adult and family trauma
- Developmental impacts of early-life trauma
- Psychological effects of natural disasters and response strategies
- Trauma evaluation techniques and intervention skills
Through this degree, you will be able to research and learn about a variety of trauma scenarios and how to treat individuals that are affected. Every individual reacts to trauma differently, so learning how to create adaptable treatment plans for individuals involved with a traumatic situation, especially when dealing with community care, is vital to the overall well-being of your future clients.
Potential Career Options with a Doctorate Degree in Traumatology
- Outpatient therapist
- Trauma counselor
- Social worker
Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology Degree Highlights
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 Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology 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.
- This program offers a unique blend of clinical insight and community care strategies grounded in a Christian perspective.
- Liberty’s dedicated research support and online library services help you stay connected to scholarly resources throughout your doctoral journey.
Military Benefits for Our Ed.D. in Counseling Degree Program
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
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