Trauma-Informed Certificate
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.
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.
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.
“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, earned her B.S. in Forensic Studies, Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation, Trauma-Informed Certificate and M.A. in Global Affairs and Human Security, all from The University of Baltimore
Everything you need to know about the Trauma-Informed Certificate.
Graduate Certificate Requirements (12 credits)
- CRJU 680 Foundations and Impact of Trauma
- CRJU 682 Trauma-Informed Organizations
- CRJU 684 Responding to Trauma
- CRJU 686 Trauma Interventions and Best Practices
Classes are offered evenings.
Admission Requirements
The following materials are required for admission into the Trauma-Informed Certificate program:
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Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. Questions about the application should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission (410.837.6565).
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Personal statement. Detail your reasons for seeking a graduate certificate, your short-and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think this certificate will help you achieve those goals. Please limit your statement to one page of text. Send the statement to documents@ubalt.edu.
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Official transcripts. Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate transcripts, if any) be sent directly from each institution attended. Applicants to the Trauma-(nformed Certificate program are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Transcripts can be sent electronically to documents@ubalt.edu.
- Writing sample. Submit a sample of your writing, such as a completed term paper, etc. to dcouments@ubalt.edu.
**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.
Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland
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.
Contact Us
Debra Stanley
professor and certificate program director
email: dstanley@ubalt.edu | phone: 410.837.6082
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