# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/education/concentration/trauma-informed-practice-and-pedagogy/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/
*for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy*
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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](http://education.illinois.edu/programs/grad). 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](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04c) 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](https://education.illinois.edu/ci) and/or visit the [Faculty Finder](https://education.illinois.edu/about/directory?displaytype=Profile+View&jobtypes=Faculty). 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](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/admitted-students/gradmap-canvas-community) website.
## **Financial Aid**
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the [college](https://education.illinois.edu/current-students/graduate/financial-aid) 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](http://www.grad.illinois.edu/financial-aid) and the [Office of Student Financial Aid](http://www.osfa.illinois.edu/).
*for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy*
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For additional details and important requirements, please refer to the [College of Education Graduate Handbook](https://education.illinois.edu/student-resources/graduate/coe-graduate-handbook/edm) and the [Graduate College Graduate Handbook](https://grad.illinois.edu/document/handbook).
## **Requirements for the EdM in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy**
Course List
| 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**
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Required Trauma Courses | | 10 |
| [CI 455](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20455 "CI 455") | Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Education | |
| [CI 456](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20456 "CI 456") | Classroom Structure | |
| [SPED 525](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SPED%20525 "SPED 525") | Seminar in Trauma-Informed Education | |
| Elective Trauma Courses (Students choose from the following list:) | | 14 |
| [CI 508](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20508 "CI 508") | Urban Schools and Schooling | |
| [CI 512](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20512 "CI 512") | Multicultural Education and Global Perspectives | |
| [CI 523](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20523 "CI 523") | Trauma, Learning & Development | |
| [CI 524](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20524 "CI 524") | Supporting Students' Behavior | |
| [CI 527](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20527 "CI 527") | Restorative Justice in Education | |
| [EPSY 409](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20409 "EPSY 409") | Mental Health and Ways of Coping for Teachers | |
| [EPOL 403](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20403 "EPOL 403") | Historical and Social Barriers | |
| [EPOL 557](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20557 "EPOL 557") | Education and Stratification | |
| [SPED 514](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SPED%20514 "SPED 514") | Equity Issues in Special Education | |
| [SPED 585](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SPED%20585 "SPED 585") | Individual Differences: B to 6 | |
| Total Hours | | 32 |
### **Other Requirements**
Grad Other Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| 500-Level Hours Required in Education | 12 hours |
*for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy*
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## Foundations Course List
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [CI 446](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20446 "CI 446") | Culture in the Classroom | |
| [CI 501](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=CI%20501 "CI 501") | Curriculum Development for the 21st Century | |
| [EPOL 401](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20401 "EPOL 401") | History of American Education | |
| [EPOL 402](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20402 "EPOL 402") | Asian American Education | |
| [EPOL 403](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20403 "EPOL 403") | Historical and Social Barriers | |
| [EPOL 405](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20405 "EPOL 405") | School and Society | |
| [EPOL 406](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20406 "EPOL 406") | Professional Ethics in Education | |
| [EPOL 407](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20407 "EPOL 407") | Critical Thinking in Education | |
| [EPOL 409](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20409 "EPOL 409") | Sociology of Education | |
| [EPOL 410](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20410 "EPOL 410") | Racial and Ethnic Families | |
| [EPOL 412](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20412 "EPOL 412") | Politics of Education | |
| [EPOL 413](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20413 "EPOL 413") | Economics of Education | |
| [EPOL 480](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20480 "EPOL 480") | Technology and Educational Reform | |
| [EPOL 530](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20530 "EPOL 530") | Educational Politics and Policies | |
| [EPOL 552](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20552 "EPOL 552") | Foundation of Higher Education | |
| Any 400 level EPSY course | | |
| [EPSY 553](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20553 "EPSY 553") | Global Issues in Learning | |
| [SPED 514](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SPED%20514 "SPED 514") | Equity Issues in Special Education | |
| [SPED 517](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SPED%20517 "SPED 517") | Disability Issues in Special Education | |
*for the Graduate Concentration in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy*
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1. Students will acquire deep knowledge of content in the field of education.
2. Students will display a deep understanding of psychological foundations of learning.
3. Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of philosophical foundations of education.
4. Students will display a deep understanding of best pedagogical practices in K-12 classrooms, with attention to 21st century skills and practices.
5. 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*
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## **Department of Curriculum & Instruction**
Head of the Department: Joshua Danish\
Director of Graduate Studies: Emma Mercier\
Graduate admissions information: Mitzi Koeberlein\
[Curriculum & Instruction website](http://education.illinois.edu/ci)\
[Curriculum & Instruction faculty](https://education.illinois.edu/faculty-finder/ci)\
142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 244-3542\
[gradservices@education.illinois.edu](mailto:gradservices@education.illinois.edu)
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