Curriculum and Instruction: Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy, EDM
for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy
The master's concentration in Trauma-informed Practice and Pedagogy will introduce students to the incidence, impact, and causes of trauma in children including individual trauma and systems of oppression, bias, and discrimination present in our education system. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of trauma and how to use trauma-informed practices, while recognizing and seeking to eliminate the causes of trauma in their circle of influence and in the larger education system.
Admission
Interested applicants should start at the College of Education Graduate Programs website. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to submit the following information: a statement of purpose, an updated resume, official transcripts from all colleges attended, and three letters of recommendation. A scholarly writing sample in English (e.g., a master's thesis, article, or academic paper) is required for application to a doctoral program.
International applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency for admission. Please see the English Proficiency Requirement for Admission for additional information on this requirement.
Faculty Research Interests
To learn more about our faculty’s research areas, current grants, and recent publications, please visit our department homepage and/or visit the Faculty Finder. Our faculty pursue a wide range of research interests, offering graduate students many opportunities to collaborate and participate in meaningful research projects.
Facilities and Resources
The College of Education offers a variety of resources to support graduate students throughout their academic journey. The Bureau of Educational Research assists students in securing research funding, and each student is assigned a graduate adviser to help plan their program of study, select courses, and track progress toward degree completion. Additional information about university-wide resources is available on the GradMAP website.
Financial Aid
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the college and campus. Please note: Graduate students employed as staff by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are not eligible for a College of Education Fellowship. Campus opportunities can be found at the Graduate College and the Office of Student Financial Aid.
for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy
For additional details and important requirements, please refer to the College of Education Graduate Handbook and the Graduate College Graduate Handbook.
Requirements for the EdM in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Hours | 8 | |
Choose at least two foundation courses from the Course List tab. At least one of these two courses must be a course from outside the degree-granting department. | ||
Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy concentration coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Trauma Courses | 10 | |
| Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Education | ||
| Seminar in Trauma-Informed Education | ||
| Classroom Structure | ||
| Elective Trauma Courses (Students choose from the following list:) | 14 | |
| Urban Schools and Schooling | ||
| Multicultural Education and Global Perspectives | ||
| Mental Health and Ways of Coping for Teachers | ||
| Historical and Social Barriers | ||
| Education and Stratification | ||
| Equity Issues in Special Education | ||
| Individual Differences: B to 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| 500-Level Hours Required in Education | 12 hours |
for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy
Foundations Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Culture in the Classroom | ||
| Curriculum Development for the 21st Century | ||
| History of American Education | ||
| Asian American Education | ||
| Historical and Social Barriers | ||
| School and Society | ||
| Professional Ethics in Education | ||
| Critical Thinking in Education | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Families | ||
| Politics of Education | ||
| Economics of Education | ||
| Technology and Educational Reform | ||
| Educational Politics and Policies | ||
| Foundation of Higher Education | ||
Any 400 level EPSY course | ||
| Global Issues in Learning | ||
| Equity Issues in Special Education | ||
| Disability Issues in Special Education | ||
for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy
- Students will acquire deep knowledge of content in the field of education.
- Students will display a deep understanding of psychological foundations of learning.
- Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of philosophical foundations of education.
- Students will display a deep understanding of best pedagogical practices in K-12 classrooms, with attention to 21st century skills and practices.
- Students will display deep knowledge of conducting a research study, including reviewing literature, collecting and analyzing data, and writing a thesis.
for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Head of the Department: Joshua Danish
Director of Graduate Studies: Emma Mercier
Graduate admissions information: Mitzi Koeberlein
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142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-3542
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