Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate

Overview

About the Program

The Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate directly addresses the increasing need for trauma-informed training among educators, school psychologists, and other educational professionals. Schools nationwide are facing rising numbers of students impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which research has shown to negatively affect behavior, emotional regulation, and academic success (National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2022; Smith & Brown, 2024). In response, state and federal education policies are increasingly requiring school personnel to receive formal training in trauma-informed care.  

The University of Findlay’s Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate provides a structured, research-backed solution by integrating coursework in behavior management, neurobiology of learning, and crisis response. The selected courses were chosen to ensure that participants develop a comprehensive skill set aligned with best practices in trauma-informed education. By providing educators with the tools needed to identify, understand, and respond effectively to trauma in the classroom, this certificate program helps close the training gap identified by educational policymakers and practitioners. 

Program

Highlights

At the University of Findlay, a dual enrollment certificate sets you up to make a real difference in schools and communities.

Curriculum

Course Requirements

Students earning a Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate must complete the following:  

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