Masters of Arts in Human Services - Trauma, Resilience and Self-Care Strategies

Become a more effective and impactful professional with an online M.A. in Human Services with an emphasis in Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies from Concordia University, St. Paul. Designed for human services practitioners, the two-year program features a relevant and actionable curriculum. Our courses explore topics such as trauma and stressor-related disorders, the impact of trauma on the developing brain, and the behavioral health aspects of trauma.

With the help of experienced instructors who work in the field, students prepare to implement strategies to serve communities and individuals experiencing trauma or toxic stress exposure. Each class is taught by two professors from different human services fields to ensure a unique, multidisciplinary perspective. Upon graduation, learners have sought-after skills in fostering self-care, mindfulness strategies, sleep improvement strategies, crisis intervention practices, and more. Students can also build their resumes and careers with publication in Concordia University, St. Paul's Forensic Scholars Today.

Graduates apply their skills to multiple fields in human services, criminal justice, forensic behavioral health, and family science, acting as frontline change agents. The program is approved by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board for credit toward peace officer licensure.