Overview

Concordia University of Chicago's Curriculum and Instruction - Trauma and Resilience MA program is a beacon of excellence, shaping future educators with a strong foundation in trauma-informed teaching and resilience-building strategies. The curriculum covers core areas such as trauma-sensitive pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and creating trauma-sensitive schools. Through experiential learning opportunities, case studies, and engagement with current trends in trauma-informed education, students gain practical insights and advanced knowledge relevant to fostering resilience and well-being in educational settings. Graduates emerge ready to create compassionate and responsive learning environments that support the unique needs of students who have experienced trauma.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum: Integration of trauma-informed practices, resilience-building strategies, and practical applications.
Trauma-Sensitive Pedagogy and Social-Emotional Learning: Mastery of frameworks for trauma-informed teaching.
Experiential Learning: Opportunities for hands-on experiences in implementing trauma-sensitive practices.
Case Studies: Development of skills through real-world examples and case studies in trauma-informed education.
Engagement with Current Trends in Trauma-Informed Education: Awareness of and adaptation to emerging practices in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trauma-Sensitive Pedagogy
Social-Emotional Learning in Curriculum and Instruction
Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Resilience-Building Strategies
Curriculum and Instruction Practicum in Trauma and Resilience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

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General requirements

Completed Concordia University Chicago Admission Application.
Completed Objective Statement outlining future educational and professional goals.
Proof of English Proficiency.
Official, sealed transcripts from institutions of earned degrees with certified English translations.
Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service (WES or ECE).
Certified document of financial support for the first year and subsequent years.
Two letters of recommendation addressing academic proficiency and professional competence.
Undergraduate degree in education or a related field.
Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Professional resume.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15150 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15150 USD / year

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In-State

15150 USD / year

≈ 15150 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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