ORU’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Resilience & Trauma-Informed Education is designed for educators who seek to create safe, supportive, and healing-centered learning environments. This program equips you with evidence-based strategies in trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, and resilience-building to promote student well-being and positive school culture.
Rooted in ORU’s Whole Person Education, the program empowers you to lead with compassion, understanding, and Spirit-empowered wisdom in every educational setting.
Start your journey in Resilience and Trauma-Informed Education at ORU today!
Experience hands-on learning, face-to-face interaction, and vibrant community life
at our main campus. Join live, scheduled classes online with real-time interaction and a structured learning
environment. Access coursework anytime, anywhere—perfect for self-paced learning and flexible schedules.
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As an ORU resilience & trauma-informed education graduate candidate, you’ll gain expertise in key areas of the field, including:
Degree Path
The College of Education offers 50% off tuition for anyone employed full-time at a
Christian school or an Oklahoma public school for up to 6 semesters. Explore our graduate
financial aid page to discover scholarship opportunities designed to support your
education journey.
Tuition and Scholarships
Graduate students in ORU's resilience and trauma-informed education program enjoy careers such as:
Classes are taught in a hybrid, modular format consisting of 2½ days of face-to-face
sessions, Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon, accompanied by online pre-
and post-assignments. Fall sessions are held in September, October, and November; spring sessions are held
in January, February, and March. This 36.5-hour, non-cohort, program is designed to
be completed in a minimum of two years. Admission is continuous, with program entry
at any point in the fall or spring. This program emphasizes practice over theory, integrating practical post-assignments
that directly connect coursework to your professional setting. Each project is designed
to address real-world challenges in your workplace, allowing you to apply research,
leadership, and problem-solving skills in meaningful, hands-on ways. You’ll learn from highly qualified faculty who bring extensive experience as educators,
administrators, and researchers, and who genuinely care about your personal and professional
success. Through Spirit-empowered teaching and mentorship, they model the heart of
transformational leadership, guiding you to grow in both excellence and purpose. The College of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation
of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and
Accountability (OEQA). It is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher
Education (AACTE).
Program Features
As part of the program, candidates complete comprehensive exams that assess their
mastery of key concepts, leadership principles, and research-based practices gained
throughout their coursework. These exams ensure graduates demonstrate the depth of
knowledge and professional readiness expected of advanced educational leaders.
ORU’s resilience & trauma-informed education faculty are compassionate educators,
licensed counselors, and experienced school leaders with deep expertise in trauma-informed
practices, mental health, and educational leadership. As mentors and advocates, they
are committed to preparing you to transform school communities and support every learner’s
journey toward healing and resilience.
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