Find out more about Doctor of Social Work / Disaster, Crisis & Intervention

Program Details

Help individuals facing coping challenges following a traumatic event with a Doctor of Social Work degree specializing in Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention. Graduates will be prepared to counsel victims in the aftermath of natural or man-made crises.

Courses examine best practices of how to help address immediate as well as long-term needs of trauma victims. Students will study crisis intervention theories and models to be able to work with diverse groups. Designing a proactive crisis plan enables students to gain experience preparing for future emergency situations.

Some of the topics of study within this major include:

• Crisis management
• Social change in action – prevention, consultation, and advocacy
• Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue