Certificate in Trauma-Informed Approaches

Program Overview

Wilmington University's Undergraduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Approaches equips students with the knowledge and skills to work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by trauma. The program covers a wide range of topics related to trauma-informed care, including the impact of trauma, trauma-informed principles and practices, and ethical considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as human services, education, health and medical care, law enforcement, and social work.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Undergraduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Approaches at Wilmington University prepares students to work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by trauma.
It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services that support resilience, prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
• Integrate knowledge about the pervasiveness of trauma into policies, practices, and procedures.
• Use trauma-informed approaches in their work with clients.
• Create opportunities to rebuild a sense of empowerment and autonomy for survivors of trauma.
• Program Description: The program consists of 15 credits, including 3 core required courses and 6 credits of electives.
The core courses provide a foundation in trauma-informed care, while the electives allow students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career needs. With over 40 elective choices, students can customize their certificate to focus on areas such as human services, education, nursing, or criminal justice.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a wide range of topics related to trauma-informed care, including:
• The impact of trauma on individuals, families, and communities
• Trauma-informed principles and practices
• Ethical considerations in trauma-informed work
• Self-care and resilience for trauma-informed professionals
• Structure: The program is offered in a flexible format, with classes starting every 8 weeks.
Students can choose to take courses online, in-person, or a combination of both.
• Course Schedule: The core courses in the program are typically offered in the following sequence:
• Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations
• Trauma-Informed Interventions
• Trauma-Informed Advocacy
• Individual Modules: The program consists of a series of modules, each of which covers a specific topic related to trauma-informed care.
The modules are designed to be interactive and engaging, and they incorporate a variety of learning activities, such as readings, videos, discussions, and case studies.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed on their knowledge and skills through a variety of methods, including:
• Quizzes and exams
• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Participation in discussions
• Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria for the program are based on the program's learning objectives.
Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices, as well as their ability to apply these principles to their work.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in the field of trauma-informed care.
Faculty use a variety of teaching methods to engage students and promote learning, such as lectures, discussions, role-playing, and simulations.
• Faculty: The program's faculty are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality learning experience.
They are passionate about trauma-informed care and are committed to helping students succeed.
• Unique Approaches: The program incorporates a number of unique approaches to teaching and learning, such as:
• The use of case studies and simulations to provide students with real-world experience.
• The integration of self-care and resilience training into the curriculum.
• The opportunity for students to work with trauma-informed organizations in the community.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in fields such as:
• Human services
• Education
• Health and medical care
• Law enforcement
• Criminal justice
• Social work
• Counseling
• Opportunities: Graduates of the program are qualified for positions such as:
• Trauma-informed care specialist
• Trauma-informed case manager
• Trauma-informed therapist
• Trauma-informed educator
• Trauma-informed advocate
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are well-prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by trauma.
They are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to provide trauma-informed services that support resilience, prevention, treatment, and recovery.