The Crisis Intervention Certificate is an interdisciplinary program designed for majors
in Psychology, Social Work, Health, and Education although it welcomes students from
all disciplines.
Crisis Intervention is emergency psychosocial care aimed at assisting individuals
in a crisis situation to restore equilibrium to their biopsychosocial functioning
and to minimize the potential for psychological trauma.
What will students learn to do?
- The program includes courses covering the skills necessary to assess and deescalate
crises.
- It prepares students to respond to a variety of crisis situations in different professional
settings.
- Employment opportunities in the helping professions will be enhanced by this certificate.
External candidates must be interviewed by the Psychology Department chairperson or
Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice Department chairperson to determine eligibility
for the certificate program.
Sub-Baccalaureate Certificate
This program is offered jointly by the Department of Psychology and the Department
of Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice.
Career Development at ESU
We'll help you launch your career. Support services are available through the ESU
Career Development Center. The center offers a variety of internship opportunities,
career planning, and employment services to all ESU students and alumni.
