The Crisis Intervention Certificate, jointly offered by the Department of Psychology
and Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice, prepares individuals to respond
effectively to psychological and emotional crises.
This 12-credit undergraduate-level certificate equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in crisis assessment, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care. Students are trained to provide emergency psychological support and advocate for individuals and groups facing acute stressors, trauma, or life-disrupting events.
Learners must demonstrate competence in crisis risk assessment, trauma-informed care, and ethical intervention across a range of crisis situations, including domestic violence, substance misuse, sexual assault, and more.
What will students learn to do?
- The program includes courses covering the skills necessary to assess and deescalate crises.
- It prepares students to respond to a variety of crisis situations in different professional settings.
- Employment opportunities in the helping professions will be enhanced by this certificate.
External candidates must be interviewed by the Psychology Department chairperson or Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice Department chairperson to determine eligibility for the certificate program.
Earn Credly digital credentials as you complete the Crisis Intervention Certificate
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Dr. Stanley Li-Ming Chiang
Department Chair of Hospitality
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