Trauma Informed Practice in Education - Online Graduate Certificate
Earning certificates can earn you more.
The online graduate certificate in Trauma Informed Practice in Education is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide support for districts whose students have been affected by trauma.
Dive deep into interprofessional and team-based approaches to trauma prevention and intervention. Acquire the expertise to lead the charge in building responsive practices that can make a profound difference in both educational and community settings. Whether you're a special educator, general educator, speech therapist, school counselor, school social worker, school psychologist, or school administrator, the graduate certificate in Trauma Informed Practice in Education is your gateway to becoming a beacon of hope for students impacted by trauma.
A teaching license is not required to enroll in this program.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Top-notch, doctoral instructors
- Flexible and convenient for your schedule
- 98% employment rate for college graduates
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No requirements to come to campus.
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Complete courses asynchronously and part time.
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Trauma Informed Educational Practice - Online Graduate Certificate
The online graduate certificate in Trauma Informed Practice in Education is a 12-credit program. This program can be started in the spring, summer or fall terms, and at a pace that works best for you.
For a comprehensive overview of the program structure and required courses, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
To qualify for admission to the online certificate program, you must have earned a bachelor's degree wit a minimum 2.75 GPA and meet graduate admission criteria.
Deadlines vary by term and are subject to change without notice. Accurate and up-to-date admission deadlines can be found on the graduate admission deadlines website.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
This program at UW-Whitewater is a superior value at $635.74 USD per credit as a Wisconsin resident and $1,250.20 USD per credit as a non-resident for the 2024-25 academic year. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
Students enrolled in a graduate certificate program only are not eligible for federal aid.
Students completing a certificate with a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out if you qualify, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.
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Like to learn more about degree options through UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies? There are a few ways you can get the information you need.
Visit our information sessions website to select a virtual information session related to the program you are interested in.
You can also fill out a request for information to connect with an advisor who can discuss your goals and help guide you to the right program to pursue your dreams.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your existing certificate coursework.
Transfer up to 12-credits of your certificate coursework towards the master's degree, saving you time and money.
Check out our Master's programs.
