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Graduate Studies
Trauma Recovery Certificate
Widener's practices in trauma recovery certificate program will prepare you with a deeper understanding of trauma responses and treatment modalities.
At a Glance
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Offered as
Certificate
100% Online
Credits
12 Credits
Avg. Time to Completion
12-18 months
College/School
Explore the Trauma Recovery Certificate
Widener's online practices in trauma recovery certificate program is designed for adult learners who primarily work in social work settings with individuals or communities impacted by trauma.
This graduate certificate will provide you with an opportunity to delve deeper into trauma-informed theory and practice across a variety of settings. Become a positive force and support for the individuals and communities that need them most.
What You'll Learn:
- How to recognize and assess trauma
- How trauma and grief can manifest
- How to address issues at the root of the problem
- Methods of intervention to assist individuals in crisis
- How to support trauma survivors, despite challenges due to communication difficulties and overshadowing diagnoses
You'll complete the program with enhanced trauma recovery knowledge and increased agility to help others and be the future of social services.
What to learn more about the trauma recovery certificate program? Request information today.
The Center for Social Work Education is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Trauma Recovery Certificate Program Information
Program Details
The online graduate certificate in practices in trauma recovery curriculum includes:
- 4, 14-week courses
- 8 monthly day-long trauma workshops
- 8 monthly 2-hour supervision seminars
The curriculum has a unique trauma informed focus, intensive group supervision, and is designed to build clinical skills.
Keep Exploring:
BSW graduates have the option to pursue a social work master's degree, doctoral degree, and even a dual MSW/PhD at Widener.
Career Outlook & Outcomes for Graduate Social Work Students
Why Earn Your Trauma Recovery Certificate at Widener?
100% Online Curriculum—Study on Your Terms
Widener's professional online practices in trauma and recovery certificate is designed to work with anyone's schedule, regardless of how busy and can be completed either full-time or part-time. Here, you're supported in meeting your professional career goals while managing your everyday work and life.
Engaging in Interprofessional Learning & Clinical Practice
Experience workshops designed to help you excel as a trauma-informed clinician. You'll expand your understanding of how people develop and learn to recognize signs and symptoms of trauma, while also getting a deeper understanding of yourself and how your personal experiences might impact your clinical approach.
Join a Culture of Leadership & Mentorship
Become part of Widener's culture of leadership that inspires students, faculty, and staff to have a positive influence on their workplaces, professions, communities, and the world. With support from expert faculty mentors and clinical practitioners, you'll develop into a citizen of character who demonstrates professional and civic leadership.
As a student in the trauma recovery certificate program you will have the opportunity to join your student colleagues in enhanced experiences aimed to increase your skill and agility in treating individuals experiencing trauma.
Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
No GRE/GMAT Required
Apply now to earn your graduate certificate in practices in trauma recovery degree from Widener University. Our flexible, fully online program will give you the necessary experience, regardless of your schedule.
Here’s what you’ll need to apply:
- A completed online application form
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution
- Official transcripts from every college-level institution attended
- Must currently be in a clinical placement or work environment
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For entry into the fall 2023 certificate program, please submit your application materials by June 1st.
To complete the application process, you'll need to prepare the following items:
- Completed online application form
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Official college transcripts from each school you've attended
If you are selected as a top candidate for the certificate program, you will receive an invite to one of admissions interview days held over Zoom.e
Here’s what you’ll need to apply:
- A completed online application form
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcript from Widener with current class schedule listed
- Must currently be in a clinical placement or work environment during certificate
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply to the semester you are starting your specialization (2nd year) field placement (Example: If you are starting your field placement in Fall 2024, you would apply for the Trauma Recovery Certificate starting in Fall 2024). Deadlines for applications for each semester are listed as:
- Fall start of the certificate program, application materials are due by June 1st
- Spring start of the program, application material are due by November 1st
- Summer start of the program, application materials are due by March 1st
To complete the application process, you'll need to prepare the following items:
- Completed online application form
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Current Widener Unofficial Transcript
If you are selected as a top candidate for the certificate program, you will receive an invite to one of admissions interview days held over Zoom.
Widener transfer applicants follow the same application process as general applicants. After you apply, our admissions team will work with you to determine whether completed undergraduate and graduate coursework will count towards foundation/core courses that can be waived or substituted.
Widener University serves as a "second home" for students from around the world. We are located just outside of Philadelphia and close to New York City and Washington, D.C.—offering many unique professional and personal opportunities to explore.
Want to know what it's like to be an international student on campus or need assistance navigating English proficiency requirements? We're here to help, and our international admissions director will support you through the application process. This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey—meeting Visa/immigration requirements, getting acclimated to campus, and much more.
How to Apply as a Graduate International Student
- Complete your online application
- Submit your official transcripts from all college/university post-secondary institutions. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
- Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements
- If you require an F-1 visa, you must provide written proof you have adequate funding available to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States
Financial Aid
Because Widener is a private institution, we're able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
You might be surprised how much we are able to offer.
Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources. Our school code is 003313.
In order to receive a financial aid offer, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Here are the general eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs:
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
Learn more about applying for financial aid as a graduate student
Paths to Savings
85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
20% Discount for Widener Alumni
(some restrictions apply)
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
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Graduate Admissions Office
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Hyatt Hall
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- gcs@widener.edu
Kat LeConey
Assistant Director of Admissions & Enrollment
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Hyatt Hall, Office #320
- (610) 499-1388
- ksleconey@widener.edu
