{"id":93405,"date":"2024-04-03T14:43:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/?page_id=93405"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:53:31","slug":"specialization-trauma-violence-justice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/ssw\/programs\/specialization-trauma-violence-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialization: Trauma, Violence & Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Contact<\/h3>\n

Please contact the specialization coordinator for more information about a specialization area. Contact information can be found on the School of Social Work website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Trauma exposure is nearly universal. The field of trauma has exploded in the last several decades with advances in neurobiology, increased attention to evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions in trauma, and widespread recognition of violence across multiple contexts. Because trauma is a rapidly evolving field, social workers need integrated and cutting-edge training to work with and on behalf of diverse populations who are affected by wide-ranging traumatic experiences, including gender- and race-based violence, interpersonal and\/or community violence, natural disasters, combat trauma, and terrorism. Specialization students will learn the foundations of trauma-informed and multilevel practice and policy, and apply this knowledge to prevention, intervention, and policymaking to mitigate the impact of violence and trauma on individuals, families, communities, and societies.<\/p>\n

Requirements for CRC Students<\/h3>
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  • 1 advanced practicum placement with a trauma focus<\/li>\n
  • 1 required course: SSW HB 805 Systems of Oppression, Trauma & Justice<\/li>\n
  • 2 electives:\n
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    • Clinical Child & Adolescent Track (choose 2):\n
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      • SSW CP 782 Trauma and Stress in the Early Years<\/li>\n
      • SSW CP 804 Child Trauma<\/li>\n
      • SSW CP 814 Advanced Trauma Seminar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Clinical Adult Track:\n
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        • SSW CP 803 Adult Trauma<\/li>\n
        • SSW CP 814 Advanced Trauma Seminar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Macro Track (choose 2):\n
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          • SSW CP 806 Theory and Practice with LGBTQ Populations<\/li>\n
          • SSW HB 743 Immigrants and Refugees<\/li>\n
          • SSW HB 752 Race and Culture Narrative<\/li>\n
          • SSW WP 705 Mental Health Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Requirements for Hybrid and Online Students<\/h3>
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            • 1 advanced practicum placement with a trauma focus<\/li>\n
            • SSW WP 705 Mental Health Policy (focus assignments on trauma\/violence)<\/li>\n
            • 2 electives from the following options:\n
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              • SSW CP 803 Adult Trauma<\/li>\n
              • SSW CP 804 Child Trauma<\/li>\n
              • SSW CP 809 Substance Use Disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Any required courses not available at your campus will be taken through the BUSSW Online Program. Please be aware of the tuition differential rate for online program courses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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