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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.

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.

Course Requirements

For the Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate view the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog. 

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.

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. 

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