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Online Trauma and Resiliency Studies Certificate Program

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DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

PROGRAM TYPE

Graduate

LOCATION

Online
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A graduate certificate can open the doors to advancement in your field.

Give yourself a new or advanced skill set with an Trauma Graduate Certificate Online. Some certificates can even cover continuing education requirements for certain fields.

Online Trauma and Resiliency Studies Certificate Program Curriculum

In the Trauma and Resiliency Studies Certificate Program, learn how to better recognize the symptoms and negative impact of trauma and analyze systems of care to promote prevention, resiliency, and recovery in a variety of education and community environments. Completion of this certificate deepens your skillset and opens the door to employability. Required program courses are offered year-round, with opportunities for elective courses. You can even complete the certificate in one semester!

Begin the program in any semester with no prerequisites.
  • ED535. The Trauma-Informed Professional (3) 
  • CF602. Trauma-Informed Care (3) 
One Elective from the following options:  

  • Electives with no Restrictions

    • CF 555: Child Advocacy III – Responding to the Survivor of Child Abuse 
    • CF 645: Advanced Trauma Studies Seminar
    • CJ 630: Contemporary Juvenile Justice 
    • EA 615: Wellness Issues in Higher Education
    • EX 557: Behavior Management and Intervention for Individuals with ASD
  • Electives with Restrictions
    • CP 631: Crisis Intervention and Consultation – Must be admitted in Mental Health or School Counseling Program
    • EA 610: Diversity and Equity in Schools – Must be admitted in Education Leadership Program
    • EA 709: Leadership and Communications – Must be admitted in Education Specialist Program
    • AB 534: Functional Assessment / Behavior Reduction – Must be admitted in ABA Program

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When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at SEMO takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
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FAQ for Trauma and Resiliency Studies Graduate Certificate

You will need to apply to the graduate school. Once you are accepted, you will receive information about enrolling in the courses.

 Graduate School Application

For information about cost, please visit our financial services page.

· ED535 is offered fall, spring, and summer semesters. Both on campus and online options are available

· CF602 is offered fall and spring semesters

· Elective courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters with on campus and online options

No, there are no prerequisites. Although one should complete ED535 first prior to enrolling in CF602 or at least take concurrently.
No, you can complete the courses as your schedule allows.
For each course, you will complete weekly modules that entail readings, discussions, quizzes, and other various short assignments. It is estimated to take 3-4 hours to complete each weekly module.
Yes, if you took the courses for graduate credit then they would count towards the certificate.
Yes, you will need to reapply to the graduate school in order to complete the certificate.

Below is the course description for the two required courses. Please email Dr. Tony Faber for a copy of the syllabi. For a course description of the elective courses please visit Course Descriptions

ED535: Developing trauma knowledgeable professionals to foster resiliency building practices in children and adults impacted by trauma.

CF602: Using an ecological perspective, service systems will be evaluated in relation to trauma informed models and standards of care.

Possibly, your transcripts will need to be submitted and reviewed to make that determination. The course would need to be similar to one of the courses listed for the certificate.
Yes, the certificate is an approved accelerated program allowing undergraduate students to take ED 535 for both undergraduate and graduate credit.  Once graduated, students will need to be accepted into SEMO’s Graduate School to be able to complete the two remaining courses and earn the certificate.

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Important Dates
Department Faculty

Tony Faber, Ph.D

Psychology & Counseling

Interim Chair, Professor

LOCATION

Scully 106B

SEMO Online

Contact Us

Email

Office

online@semo.edu

Advising

OGS@semo.edu

Location

Office Location

Kent Library 305

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 4610
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701