Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology

What Will You Study in Our Online Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology Doctorate Degree Program?

• Learn how the earliest traumas in a person’s life can affect their development and relationships later in life while researching treatment options to help deal with these traumas
• Examine the complexities of traumatic events faced by adults and families including causative factors and evidenced-based treatments of trauma
• Explore the nature and effects of natural disasters on both individuals and groups from communities that have been affected while also learning how to interact with national, religious, and governmental relief agencies
• Increase your knowledge and skill set for evaluating the level of trauma presented in each case, learn in-demand skills required for professional interventions, as well as ways to determine if clients are making progress in their treatment plans.

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. Upon completion of this program, you will be able 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.

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. 
• You can complete our Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology in as little as 2.5 years!

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)