OnlineCertificate inMental Health and Trauma-Informed Care
- 100% Online
- 12 Credit Hours
- 7-Week Terms
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Oral Roberts University's Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care is a 100% online, 12-credit-hour program designed to equip you with foundational knowledge in mental health, trauma psychology, cultural awareness, and faith-integrated care. You can complete this certificate in as little as nine months while developing an understanding of how trauma affects individuals, relationships, and communities.
Through courses in psychology, trauma, cultural perspectives, and the integration of theology and psychology, you'll explore how traumatic experiences influence emotional well-being, human behavior, and mental health. You'll also develop an understanding of trauma-informed approaches that emphasize compassion, resilience, and supportive care.
Whether you're pursuing opportunities in ministry, social services, education, healthcare, criminal justice, or community outreach, this online trauma-informed care certificate can help you strengthen your ability to recognize the effects of trauma and support individuals experiencing difficult circumstances.
Rooted in ORU's Spirit-empowered, Whole Person education, the program combines psychological knowledge with Christian faith, preparing you to approach mental health and trauma-informed care with empathy, cultural awareness, and integrity.
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate?
An online Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate can help you develop specialized knowledge in trauma psychology, mental health awareness, and compassionate support.
Whether you're strengthening your current professional skills, exploring opportunities in human services, or preparing for further education, this certificate can help you better understand how trauma affects individuals and communities.
This certificate can support your preparation for academic and professional pathways in:
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Mental Health Counseling
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Social Work
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Criminal Justice
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Psychology
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Sociology
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Christian Ministry
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Community Outreach
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Healthcare and Education
Note: This undergraduate certificate does not independently qualify you to provide licensed mental health counseling, diagnose mental health conditions, or practice as a licensed mental health professional. These careers typically require additional education, supervised experience, and licensure.
What Will I Learn in the Online Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate?
ORU's online Certificate in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care includes four courses totaling 12 credit hours. You'll explore trauma psychology, mental health, cultural awareness, and the relationship between Christian theology and psychological well-being.
Courses include:
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Psychology Across Cultures & Communities
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Psychology of Trauma
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Integration of Theology and Psychology
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Advanced Psychology Seminar: Hope
Take the next step in your personal and professional development with ORU's online
Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care. Whether you're
preparing for further education, strengthening your ability to support others, or
exploring opportunities in human services and ministry, this flexible 12-credit-hour
program can help you move forward.
Start Your Online Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate
Yes. Oral Roberts University offers a 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Mental
Health and Trauma-Informed Care. The program requires 12 credit hours and includes
coursework in trauma psychology, cultural awareness, theology and psychology, and
hope. You can complete the certificate without attending on-campus classes. ORU's online Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate can be completed in
as little as nine months. The program includes four courses totaling 12 credit hours,
allowing you to take one 3-credit-hour course at a time. Trauma-informed care is an approach to supporting individuals that recognizes how
traumatic experiences can affect mental health, behavior, relationships, and well-being.
It emphasizes safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural awareness to
help reduce the risk of retraumatization and create supportive environments. No. ORU's Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care does not independently qualify you for professional counseling licensure. Licensed mental health counselors typically
need a qualifying graduate degree, supervised clinical experience, and state-specific
licensure requirements. Yes. ORU's Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate includes Integration
of Theology and Psychology, a course that explores the relationship between Christian
theology and psychological understanding. The program reflects ORU's Spirit-empowered
approach to Whole Person education. Oral Roberts University combines psychology education with a Spirit-empowered approach
to developing the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. When you study online with ORU, you'll benefit from: 100% Online Learning: Develop your understanding of mental health and trauma-informed care without relocating
to campus. Flexible Course Scheduling: Balance your education with professional, personal, and ministry responsibilities. Trauma-Focused Coursework: Explore trauma psychology, cultural awareness, mental health, and supportive care. Faith-Integrated Education: Examine the relationship between Christian theology, psychological science, and human
well-being. Faculty-Led Instruction: Learn through university-level coursework focused on psychological principles and
practical understanding. Personalized Student Support: Connect with Admissions Representatives and Success Coaches throughout your educational
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