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Trauma-Informed

Why This Certificate is For You

The University of Baltimore’s Trauma-Informed Certificate is the only certificate program of its kind designed specifically for criminal justice professionals. This post-baccalaureate certificate is ideal for you if you currently work or plan to work in the criminal justice field.

 

This certificate aligns with the M.S. in Criminal Justice.

Law, Justice and Public Affairs

Law, Justice and Public Affairs

Program Type

Certificate
CERT

School

College of Public Affairs

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

Cost

Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Certificate Requirements

A 12-Credit Graduate Certificate.

No test requirements for admission.

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Trauma-Informed Certificate

Trauma-informed education is crucial for professionals in criminal justice and beyond. Understanding trauma's impact and consequences is essential to making appropriate referrals for treatment and increasing safety for both themselves and the individuals they serve.

What does it mean to be trauma-informed?

Being trauma-informed generally means being sensitive to the impact that trauma may have on a person. A trauma-informed criminal justice professional can increase his or her own safety as well as the safety of the individual they are interacting with in the system, and reduce that individual’s risk for re-traumatization by the system.

The rates of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders are high among individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Thus, an understanding of trauma and its impact, as well as the principles of trauma-informed practice, are key for today’s criminal justice professionals.

Roper Victim Assistance Academy

In partnership with The University of Baltimore's School of Criminal Justice, the Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland  is a 40-hour, academically-based education and training program that covers a broad array of topics in victimology, victim's rights and services and victim advocacy throughout the criminal and juvenile processes. Led and coordinated by School of Criminal Justice executive director Debra L. Stanley, the award-winning academy also sponsors advanced trainings for victim service professionals and victim advocates and provides additional networking opportunities through its alumni association.

 

Sonce Reese

The information I gained from my trauma-informed classes has been invaluable in my work as a case manager.
Sonce Reese B.S.'15, CERT '15, CERT '19, M.A.'20

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What Our Graduates Do

At the completion of this program, you will:

  • understand the foundations and manifestations of trauma
  • understand the impact of trauma within criminal justice organizations
  • have the skills and tools necessary to address the consequences of trauma and make appropriate referrals for treatment services.

Common Roles

  • Trauma-informed policy advisor
  • Child welfare and protection worker
  • Correctional caseworker
  • Domestic violence counselor
  • Trauma-informed program specialist
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Admission Information

  • A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.
    • Undergraduate students with a grade point average of 3.0 or better can contact the program director to be considered for early entry into the program. 
  • Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information. 
  • Let us know when you are ready to earn your master's degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
  • A Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
  • Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
    • When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.
  • Submit a sample of your writing, such as a completed term paper, etc. to documents@ubalt.edu.
  • Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts sent to documents@ubalt.edu are encouraged.

The University of Baltimore
Office of Graduate Admission
101 W. Mt Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201

documents@ubalt.edu

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Program Contacts

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Debra Stanley

Program Director
dstanley@ubalt.edu
410.837.6082
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Lexi Wick

Academic Adviser
lwick@ubalt.edu
410.837.6094

 

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