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Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation Concentration | Graduate Degree Program

Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation Concentration

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Make a difference in the lives of those struggling with traumatic experiences through our Master’s in Counseling in the Treatment of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation. This counseling degree program gives you a background and thorough understanding of current theory and research in the assessment and treatment of all kinds of traumatic stress. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, you can utilize specialized techniques for working with survivors of sexual abuse, physical abuse or childhood neglect; survivors of domestic violence; survivors of accidents, life-threatening health crises, crime and violence, as well as the family members of survivors; survivors of natural disasters; and combat veterans or first responders.

This counseling degree concentration allows students to develop understanding and clinical skills for working with individuals, families and groups who are recent victims or adult survivors of violence, abuse, emergency and disaster, loss, and/or neglect and deprivation.

If you are interested in earning a Master’s in Counseling in Treatment of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation from an accredited university, contact Ottawa University’s admissions representative for more information. 

For curriculum and course descriptions please download a program overview.

Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation is offered at the following locations.

  • Kansas City (Overland Park, Kansas)
  • Brookfield, Wisconsin
  • Online

Treatment of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation Concentration Courses

Fundamentals and Theory of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation | PYC 8082 (3 Credits)
Introductory course presenting an integrated view of effects on personality development of childhood trauma, abuse and deprivation. Therapeutic interventions examined. Cross-listed with ACG 8400.


Expressive Arts Therapies | PYC 8132 (3 Credits) 
Examines theories, techniques and applications of play, art, music, dance and other expressive therapeutic approaches. Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework.


Clinical Assessment Trauma | PYC 8422 (3 Credits)                                                                 Examines techniques for assessing emotional health, pathology and dysfunction and time-sensitive techniques for treatment. Includes student observation and participation. Prerequisite: Admission to Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation specialty.


Advanced Clinical Application | PYC 8442 (3 Credits)                                                                   Focus on advanced techniques and resources for assessing and treating the effects of trauma, abuse and deprivation on children and adults. Emphasis on holistic approach to recovery and growth. Prerequisite: Admission to Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation specialty.

Child and Adolescent Therapy | PYC 8282 (3 Credits) 
In-depth diadctic and experiential examination of family system-oriented therapies with children and adolescents. Prerequisite: PYC 8212 or PYC 8112.

Sex Therapy | PYC 8392 (3 Credits) 
This course incorporates the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Behavioral and non-behavioral methods and strategies are explored. Other topics include sexual abuse treatment with children and adults, medical factors related to sexuality and sexual functioning, and dynamics of interpersonal intimacy. 

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University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

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