Craft your calling of walking alongside and serving survivors of trauma.
Students who graduate with a Certificate in Neuroscience and Trauma will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with survivors of chronic stress and trauma.
Trauma-responsive education and training is a major deficit and need right now in the fields of education, social work, ministry, law enforcement, foster care, etc.
Beginning with brain physiology, anatomy, and cognition, students begin by learning about optimal brain function and health. They are then introduced to the effects of trauma on the whole person, culminating in trauma-responsive practices and care.
Why study Neuroscience & Trauma at Tabor?
- Four courses, three units, lead to the Neuroscience & Trauma certificate.
- Tabor certificate program graduates will gain trauma-responsive knowledge to help anyone suffering from chronic stress and trauma, and develop skills to help others thrive.
- This program will transform the way you think and work by applying the latest science and research to become more effective, confident, and impactful in your profession.
- The certificate program can be completed in three semesters.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- All courses in the certificate program can be taken for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or professional development credit in most districts in America (check with your school district before enrolling).
Next Steps
Success Story
Stephen Jez, M.Ed. (g’23)
Principal, Our Lady of Lourdes School (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
“The certificate program Tabor College offers allowed me to develop my understanding and knowledge of neuroscience at a pace that allowed me to focus on other aspects of my life. As a school principal, it is important to understand factors and circumstances that affect students and staff. As many students and staff have experienced different lived experiences, not to mention current traumatic events impacting wellness; it is important to understand what is happening in terms of brain development, how adverse experiences impact their brain functions, and what I must be aware of to support students and the staff supporting them to ensure we are setting up the conditions for success. This program allowed me to take a deeper dive into trauma, its effects on the brain, ways to approach student learning and student behavior, and how to move toward a trauma-sensitive framework. With strong ties to the Christian faith, this program will encourage you to learn how your faith can inspire practices and perspectives to support student success. The instructors were very knowledgeable and provided opportunities to reflect further and develop my understanding. The opportunity to participate and work through the coursework synchronously allowed me to balance my studies with my work and life commitments, and the program was affordable.”
Course Overview
- The certificate can be completed in 12 credit hours over three terms.
- Each course is three credits.
Required Courses
- Fundamentals of Neuroscience ( Anatomy and Physiology)
- Cognitive Neuroscience (Learning and Behavior)
Elective Courses:
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Current Trends (Neuroscience, Psychology, Trauma)
- Learning and Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Interventions
- Trauma-Informed Learning Communities
- Trauma-Informed Strategic Engagement
Application Requirements
- An official transcript showing a conferred master’s degree from a nationally accredited program.
- International students are also required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before being considered for admission. The minimum TOEFL score is 560.
- All applicants must submit an online application for admission and an admission fee.
What does it cost?
- Per unit: $600
- Total costs of the Certificate: $7,200
- Federal financial aid is not applicable