Trauma Informed Practice, M.A.

Program Director: Dr. Tammy Wynard

The Master of Arts in Trauma-Informed Practice mission is to prepare theoretically and practically equipped, caring, committed, and competent trauma-informed educators, leaders, and service providers who create equity-based policies, procedures, and practices for our workplaces and communities. The degree is designed to enhance initial and advanced credentials, and craft specialized expertise in understanding trauma-informed approaches across disciplines with different populations. The program is theoretical and practical as it builds knowledge and skills for working with individuals and communities to meet the demands of trauma-informed settings. Leadership courses provide a broad range of tools for professionals and community members to use to educate and advocate for trauma-informed micro, mezzo, and macro-level changes.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate the impacts of childhood trauma on the physical, social, emotional and neurological development of youth and on the broader community.

• Assess an individual’s regulatory state through a trauma-informed lens and respond with appropriate evidence-based strategies.

• Synthesize program knowledge and skills to design an effective trauma-informed practices seminar.

• Design evidence-based trauma-informed projects demonstrating the application of knowledge to professional practice.