William James College Behavioral Health Microcredential Program
Microcredential in Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
(9 credits)
This microcredential certifies an individual's ability to identify trauma response mechanisms, apply crisis intervention techniques, design trauma-sensitive communication strategies, and analyze ethical considerations in support environments. It provides evidence of the student's skill in emotional intelligence, crisis management, and compassionate professional practice, demonstrating readiness for roles requiring sophisticated psychological understanding and client-centered support.
Courses Required
BSHS301 – Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency (3 credits) Blended/Online, 15 weeks taken during Spring semester
BSHS225 – Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits) Blended/Online, 7 weeks taken during Summer 2 semester
BSHS241 – Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits) Blended, 15 weeks taken during Fall semester
These courses are also available in the BS in Psychology and Human Services program.
Additional Requirements
- Certification in Psychological First Aid (included in BSHS301)
- Certification in Skills for Psychological Recovery (included in BSHS241)
What You Will Learn
- Identify psychological impacts of trauma
- Apply evidence-based crisis intervention techniques
- Design trauma-sensitive communication approaches
- Analyze ethical considerations in trauma support
Employer Valued Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Crisis response management
- Ethical professional practice
- Compassionate client support
Project of Evidence
"Trauma Communication Case Study”
Course Modality
Courses in this program are offered in Blended or Fully Online formats:
- Online courses combine asynchronous online lessons with three optional synchronous Zoom sessions, and one mandatory 3-hour online Saturday session held over Zoom.
- Blended courses combine asynchronous online lessons with three optional synchronous Zoom sessions, and one mandatory 3-hour in-person Saturday session held on our campus in Newton, MA.
More About This Microcredential
Time to Complete Program: 11 months
Modality: Blended and Online
Support: Students have full access our Academic Resource Center, Library, and Technical
Support while enrolled in courses. Students may also engage in sponsored campus events
as part of the WJC community.
Digital Badge: Yes
Application and Registration
Application and Registration is just one form: Non-Matric Application Form. Non-matriculation registration does not begin until after formal new and continuing student registration has been completed. A non-matriculated student may be bumped from a course if a seat is needed for a matriculated student. The final approval for a non-matriculated student registration into a course is the decision of the academic chair/director whom will be contacted by the Registrar's Office after a non-matriculated application/registration form has been received.
Tuition and Fees
| Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care | |
| Total # of credits | 9 |
| Tuition per credit | $50 |
| Student Fees Fall/Spring | $580 |
| Student Fees Summer | $50 |
| Estimated Microcredential Tuition and Fees Based on a student taking 9 credits |
$5,500 |
Additional Information
Refer to the Academic Calendar for class start dates and school closing information.
Microcredential courses passed with a grade of C– or higher are fully transferrable to the BS Psychology and Human Services program, providing students with up to 9 academic credits to apply toward a BS degree.
Students must earn a grade of a grade of C– or higher in every course related to the microcredential and on the project of evidence connected to the microcredential in order to earn the digital badge.
Additional questions may be referred to either the Admissions (617-564-9376) or Registrar's Office (617-327-6777 x1525).
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