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PhD - Trauma Informed Educational Practices
National University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD-Ed) with specialization in trauma-informed educational practices focuses on practice-based knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning. This program prepares you for significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the broad field of education as well as a more narrowed area of specialization within the field. Throughout this program you will integrate professional standards into practice for leading and educating diverse groups, as well as recommend solutions to ethical dilemmas in diverse educational and organizational settings. You will begin with an understanding of theoretical frameworks, as theory is the foundation of the PhD program. You will build knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the content of your specialization as well as research more generally, culminating in your dissertation research. Along the way, you will examine ethical principles, professional standards, and opportunities for sharing your research through presentations and publications. Finally, you will explore the fundamentals of practice in trauma-informed approaches to education, how trauma manifests in different populations and communities, specific trauma-informed strategies for the classroom, and practices common to strengthening resilience among both students and educators.
