Become a Trauma-Informed Leader with a Fully Online M.Ed.
People in every setting — education, healthcare, business, non-profits, law enforcement — are working with individuals impacted by trauma. The M.Ed. in Trauma-Informed Education at ÐÔÊÓ½ç blends education and social-work science to give you the knowledge, strategies, and leadership skills to build safe, inclusive, resilient environments. Earn your master’s 100% online in less than 12 months, and position yourself as a change-maker who understands trauma, leads with empathy, and drives results
Why This Program Matters
- Finish faster. Complete the 30-hour program online in under 12 months, with 7-week courses and up to 6 credits transferable.
- Flexible for today’s life. The 100% online format means you can keep working full-time, remain in your community, and still earn a master’s.
- Broad impact across roles. Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, nurse, business leader, or social-work professional, this degree equips you to respond to trauma in any context, enhancing your leadership, your organization, and the communities you serve.
- Unique curriculum blend. Half the courses focus on social-work practice, half on education — a rare combination that reflects the intersectional demands of trauma-informed leadership.
- Rooted in research & real-world resilience. Developed through the Center for Organization Resilience (COR), you’ll learn from faculty with decades of experience using trauma-informed practice in action.
Modality & Benefits
Get your master's degree in less than 12 months with this 100% online M.Ed. degree. Advance your career and upgrade your pay grade with this degree designed for working professionals.
Start Dates:
January, May & August
- Finish in 1 Year
- 100% Online
- 7-Week Courses—Fall, Spring & Summer Sessions
- 30-Hour Program, Transfer Up to 6
- 20-Hour Weekly Commitment (varies)
Trauma-Informed Education Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Popular Trauma-Informed Education Classes
- Overview of Childhood Trauma
Explore types and categories of trauma, responses, long-term effects, and established brain pathways. - Mental Health Informed Practices in Education
Learn interventions and strategies to help students find success while living with a mental illness. - Applied Neuroscience
This course will empower students to rethink the way they see themselves and others, emphasize the importance of emotion in learning, challenge students to expand the methods they utilize to work with others, and strengthen the data collected to bring about a more positive and lasting impact.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Trauma-Informed Education
Growing Demand & Lasting Impact
With favorable job growth in the fields of education, administration, and social work, specializing in trauma-informed education is a high-demand specialty that creates a meaningful difference in students' lives.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than two-thirds of children experience trauma by age 16.
Variety of Job Roles in the Program
- Business
- Attorneys
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Law Enforcement
- Non-Profits
- Education and more!
Next Steps for Your Degree in Trauma-Informed Education
- Industry Outlook
- Strengthen Your Career
Partner with Us
- Offer meaningful and relevant training for your faculty in earning the Teaching Children of Poverty Endorsement through the SC SDE.
- Completers will earn recertification credit, as well as the endorsement on their certificate. 2 courses are required for the endorsement, and cost the district/school $8k for each course for up to 26 students.
We offer a multitude of options for training faculty, staff, and organizations tailored to meet your needs. Topics may include:
- Understanding trauma and resiliency
- Burnout prevention
- Self care and wellness
Please reach out to us to discuss how we can support your school or district.
Partner with Us
- Poverty Endorsement
- Professional Development
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