Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Gain an advanced, interdisciplinary education in trauma intervention and practice skills for diverse professional settings. Attain specialized expertise to work with individuals, families and communities affected by trauma. This professional certificate will provide you with relevant information, enhance your ability to effectively work in broad settings and expand your employment opportunities.

Faculty: College of Social Work | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Enhance competency in trauma and neuroscientific research. Practice trauma-informed engagement and assessment, trauma-sensitive relationship building and trauma-responsive interventions. Understand methodologies of developing trauma-informed policies and practices within and among organizations, institutions and systems.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Counselor or Therapist, Health or Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Victim Advocate, Program or Organization Director, Policy Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required application materials are received. Applicants should list the Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice on the application under degree pursued. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Currently Enrolled Students in the Master of Social Work Program Students in good academic standing may request concurrent enrollment. Interested students must contact the program coordinator to review the application process. Other Applicants Applicants not currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program, must submit the following for full consideration: A completed application with all requested information and supporting documents supplied. Official transcripts showing all college-level course work attempted and the award of the baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. At least...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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