Ph.D. in Trauma Mental Health
Total credits: 57
The program provides students with the theoretical, research, and clinical foundation for developing expertise in working with those who have experienced trauma. Students enrolled in the program will receive specialized education and training in evidence-based assessment and treatment modalities used in trauma mental health
Program Description:
Palm Beach University’s Doctorate in Forensic Mental Health provides students with the knowledge and experience they need to conduct forensic assessments. design treatment programs. give insight into an individual’s mental capacity, testify in course. and assist with investigations. This program is taught in person.
Program Outcomes:
Upon Completion, participants will be able to:
✇ Provide crisis management & counseling
✇ Assist in disaster management
✇ Provide therapy to those experiencing (currently or past) trauma (under supervision or not if licensed)
✇ Work at crisis center
✇ Counsel at the VA
Objectives:
- To prepare students with the content knowledge required achieve success in their trauma related professional endeavors.
- Describe the theories of trauma psychology
- Describe how trauma impacts the brain
- Understand PTSD
- Articulate counseling interventions and acquire advanced counseling skills for working with individuals with trauma.
- Demonstrate the capacity to assess, evaluate, and diagnose trauma disorders.
Courses:
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
TSYC 700 |
Foundations of Clinical Trauma Psychology |
3 |
|
TSYC 701 |
Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response |
3 |
|
TSYC 702 |
Psychology of Violence |
3 |
|
TSYC 703 |
Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue |
3 |
|
TSYC 704 |
Psychology of Traumatic Stress |
3 |
|
TSYC 705 |
Post-Traumatic Stress Reactions |
3 |
|
TSYC 706 |
Crisis Management |
3 |
|
TSYC 707 |
Veterans’ Health and Trauma |
3 |
|
TSYC 708 |
Gender and Cultural Considerations in Disaster Trauma and Response |
3 |
|
TSYC 709 |
Disaster, Terrorism, and Mass Violence: Impacts on Mental Health |
3 |
|
TSYC 710 |
Assessment and Treatment of Trauma in Children and Adolescents |
3 |
|
TSYC 800 |
Assessment and Treatment of Trauma in Adults |
3 |
|
TSYC 801 |
Trauma-informed Assessment, Risk, and Diagnosis |
3 |
|
TSYC 802 |
Trauma informed interventions with Disaster and Trauma Survivors |
3 |
|
TSYC 803 |
Treatment modalities and interventions for Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder |
3 |
|
TSYC 804 |
Clinical Intervention for Combat Stress and Trauma |
3 |
|
TSYC 805 |
Trauma Interventions in Schools |
3 |
|
TSYC 806 |
Trauma Specific Interventions |
3 |
|
TSYC 900 |
Doctoral Project/Dissertation |
3 |
Total: 57
Tuition & Fee
Tuition/Fees for Ph.D. in Trauma Mental Health Dollar Amount Tuition $22,800.00 Application Fee - non-refundable $100.00 Course Re-take Fee $50.00 Duplicate Diploma $75.00 Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling $100.00