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Master of Education inResilience & Trauma-Informed Education

 

Why GET YOUR MASTER'S in Resilience & Trauma-Informed Education at ORU?

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!

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Flexible Study Options

ON CAMPUS

Experience hands-on learning, face-to-face interaction, and vibrant community life at our main campus.

ORU FLEX

Join live, scheduled classes online with real-time interaction and a structured learning environment.

ONLINE

Access coursework anytime, anywhere—perfect for self-paced learning and flexible schedules.

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When you serve, you have to be careful not to exhaust the people at the expense of actually serving them. At ORU, we focus so much on meeting the needs of those we serve and leaving them better than we found them.

Gabe Frohlich

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Resilience & Trauma-Informed Education Courses Offered

As an ORU resilience & trauma-informed education graduate candidate, you’ll gain expertise in key areas of the field, including:

  • Trauma-Sensitive Teaching 
  • Leading Resilient Communities
  • Crisis, Trauma, & Addictions Counseling
  • Spiritual Perspectives in Education
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Whole School Counselor
  • Introduction to Research

 

Degree Path

Tuition and Scholarships

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.

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Careers with a Resilience & Trauma-Informed Education degree

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Graduate students in ORU's resilience and trauma-informed education program enjoy careers such as:

  • Trauma-Informed Educator
  • Trauma-Informed Administrator
  • Student Support Specialist
  • Behavior Interventionist
  • School Partnership Liaison
  • Trauma-Informed Professional Development Coordinator
  • Adjunct Professor

 

 

Program Features

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.

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.

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).

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MEET YOUR FACULTY

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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