
College of Education
Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate
Learn to recognize and respond to the effects of trauma in educational settings. Study behavior management, learning, and crisis response to better support students and strengthen your professional practice.
Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate at Findlay
Why study Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate at Findlay?
Build a foundation for trauma-informed work with students through Findlay’s Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate. The nine-credit program is designed for educators and other school professionals who want to strengthen their response to students affected by trauma.
- Study the foundations. Coursework brings together behavior management, the neurobiology of learning, and crisis response.
- Apply what you learn. Develop approaches for identifying and responding to trauma-related needs in classrooms and student support.
- Add a focused credential. Complete a nine-credit certificate that can complement an educator’s existing professional role.
The certificate supports trauma-informed practice in education. Job duties and eligibility depend on each person’s primary role and credentials.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate by the Numbers
9
Certificate credits
Required credits for the trauma-informed educator certificate.
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At a Glance
College
College of Education
credential
Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate
Format
Online
Required credits
9 Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
For the Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate view the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog.
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Careers
This certificate helps educators apply trauma-informed approaches in classrooms and student support. Job assignments depend on an educator’s primary role and credentials.
- Classroom teacher
- Special education teacher
- School counselor with applicable licensure
- Instructional coach
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for high school teachers and special education teachers.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.

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