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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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – 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)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Doctor of Education Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.