Building Resilience Through Trauma-Informed Practices in Higher Education Certificate

This fully online, 8-week professional certificate program equips higher education professionals with the knowledge and tools to support students, colleagues, and campus communities impacted by trauma. It focuses on building resilience through trauma-informed practices, aiming to create safer, more inclusive, and supportive learning environments. The program combines interactive online learning modules with a guided capstone project, where participants develop a personalized strategic plan for implementing these practices at their own institutions.

Curriculum

The certificate program includes six sequential, self-paced modules delivered in a master class format. Each module contains approximately six hours of content, featuring multimedia resources and expert interviews. The curriculum emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging faculty and participants to model trauma-informed pedagogy through flexibility, transparency, and clear communication. The final module focuses on application and action planning, culminating in a capstone project.

1. Module 1
   • Foundations: Trauma-Informed Practices in Higher Education
2. Module 2
   • Recognizing Trauma and Its Effects on Students and Staff
3. Module 3
   • Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
4. Module 4
   • Trauma-Informed Communication and Student Support
5. Module 5
   • Creating a Culture of Trauma-Informed Practice and Leadership
6. Module 6
   • Application, Action Planning, and Sustainability

Careers

This certificate prepares you to promote resilience and implement trauma-informed practices across various areas within a campus environment, fostering healthier and more supportive communities.

• Faculty Member
• Student Affairs Professional
• Campus Leader
• Administrator
• Counselor
• Academic Support Staff
• Admissions Staff
• Athletics Staff