Butler University College of Education
This online Master of Education degree was created to provide educators, mental health professionals, behavioral specialists, and other providers and caregivers with evidence-based interventions to support children impacted by trauma and adversity. You will become a change maker and advocate prepared to make a difference in your school, district, and community.
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Butler’s online MEd in Trauma Responsive Teaching and Leadership curriculum features 30 credits, including a built-in practicum experience, a capstone course, and an elective of your choosing. It was developed with graduate student input to ensure program content aligns with current challenges and trends in the field.
You will study a diverse body of research from areas like counseling, human development, traumatology, and relational biology. Coursework is grounded in educational neuroscience, giving you a deep understanding of how trauma affects the developing nervous system and preparing you to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Real-World Application
Throughout your program, you will complete a flexible practicum in your current workplace or community with no set hours required. A culminating capstone experience enables you to apply the new knowledge and skills you gain.
Globally Recognized Faculty
Every course in the online Master of Education program is led by instructors who have extensive experience in the field and understand the unique needs of adults, youth, and children in education, mental health, and social service settings.