Program Details
From combat-related injuries to addiction, members of the armed forces may face a multitude of challenges both on the front lines and when they return home. In this specialization, you’ll deepen your understanding of military culture and explore topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and vicarious trauma. You will also examine how frequent relocations, parent-child separation, and extensive deployments impact military families. Learn skills and strategies for helping active and former military personnel and their spouses and children cope effectively with hardships and improve their quality of life.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut