Trauma & Addictions
If you’ve seen the effects of trauma and addiction—whether in your own life or someone you love—and feel called to bring hope and healing, Corban’s Trauma & Addictions concentration equips you to serve immediately upon graduation. You’ll learn evidence-based counseling skills alongside faculty who model compassionate care, all through a distinctly Christ‑centered lens.
With a strong emphasis on practical training, you’ll practice screening, assessment, and intervention techniques in real‑world settings—addiction recovery centers, hospitals, community agencies, and faith‑based ministries. By completing targeted internships and skills labs, you’ll graduate ready to walk alongside individuals and families in crisis, offering ethical, biblically informed support.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Counseling Psychology: Trauma & Addictions
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Psychology of Addiction
Examine the causes, effects, and treatment of addiction. Explore the psychological, social, and historical factors behind addictive behavior, as well as its impact on individuals and families. Study key components of the addiction process, compare treatment philosophies, and learn about the resources available for support and recovery.
Issues in Pre-Marriage, Marriage & Divorce
Understand the complexities of marital and premarital relationships from a counseling perspective. This course explores biblical models and counseling strategies for navigating relational dynamics, conflict, and divorce. You will also create a practical premarital counseling plan for use in ministry or clinical practice.
Crisis & Trauma
Gain the tools to walk with others through trauma and crisis. Learn foundational models of trauma therapy and crisis intervention—including grief, abuse, and relational trauma—while practicing biblically rooted, evidence-based approaches to care and healing.
Group Dynamics
Examine how groups form, function, and influence behavior. This course explores stages of group formation, structure, roles, leadership styles, and theories of group process. Students will complete assessments to better understand their own group style, with the goal of strengthening skills for effective group participation.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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790
more addiction counselors needed in Oregon by 2034*
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1
or more internship or research experiences for each student
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7%
job growth projected for social workers^
*according to The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
^according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Walk alongside individuals and families impacted by trauma and addiction, offering hope and healing through an evidence-based, Christ-centered understanding of psychology and counseling practices.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in counseling, recovery services, human services, and ministry—or to pursue licensure and advanced training in trauma and addiction care.
- Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Social Worker
- Parole Officer
- Patient Advocate
Featured Faculty
