This 9-unit interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Trauma Awareness, Resilience and Restorative Approaches is designed for graduate students interested in:
the awareness of stress and emotional conflict
how past trauma can influence current relationships
adaptive leadership skills and strategies
developing leadership skills in trauma-sensitive and restorative approaches
factors for individual and collective resilience in the field
This certificate is anchored on an ethical framework that guides our philosophy and practices on restorative and emotional justice, culturally responsive and inclusive approaches, and a theoretical foundation of trauma, including the effects of traumatic events on the development of one’s behaviors and relationships. The certificate provides a general overview of the prevalence, impact, and expression of trauma, the universality and uniqueness of potentially traumatic experiences, and the science of toxic stress and the developing brain, integrated with an introduction to the science of human resilience in the face of ongoing adversity and the aftermath of traumatic events.
Current USD graduate students may pursue this certificate alongside their degree program. Please review USD's Graduate Certificate policy. Students are required to submit the Graduate Change of Program form during the term in which they enroll in the final certificate course through the Department of Leadership Studies. Advising and consultation about this certificate can be obtained by contacting the Academic Programs Manager in the Department of Leadership Studies. Students who complete this certificate will receive an electronic certificate from the department.
Foundations Course
Required for All Certificate Students | 3 units | |
or LEAD 532 | Foundations in Trauma Awareness, Resilience, and Restorative Approaches Across the Professions | |
or KROC 594 | Special Topics Course (Foundations in Trauma) | |
Interdisciplinary Course Options
CHOOSE ANY 2 (TWO) COURSES FROM THE LIST BELOW | Minimum 6 units | |
School of Leadership and Education Sciences Options | ||
EDTE 513P | Positive Behavior Supports for Family, School, and Community Engagement | 3 |
LEAD 540 | Introduction to Restorative Justice: A Global Social Movement | 3 |
LEAD 554 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
Kroc School of Peace Studies Options | ||
KROC 530 | Conflict Analysis & Resolution | 3 |
KROC 576 | Peace & Spirituality | 2 |
KROC 577 | Intercultural Competency (Intercultural Competency) | 2 |
KROC 592 | Workshops (Stress Resilience: Science and Practice) | 1 |
KROC 594 | Special Topics Course (Facilitation and Dialogue ) | 3 |
Franciscan School of Theology Options | ||
CE 614 | Leadership Ethics for Work with Migrants and Migration | 3 |
SP 603 | Spirituality of Dying and Death | 3 |
Franciscan School of Theology Course Options
Course information for the Franciscan School of Theology Options may be found online via their Course Descriptions webpage.
Law School Options
Students from USD School of Law interested in pursuing this certificate should contact the Department of Leadership Studies for a consultation.
Questions?
Connect with the Office of Admissions and Outreach team to learn more information about SOLES master's and doctoral programs. Additional information for international applicants is also available.