ECED 305 - Trauma-Informed Practice & Care

5 Credits

This course explores the impact of trauma on child development, learning, and behavior, moving beyond basic awareness to practical application. It covers the neurobiology of trauma, principles of trauma-informed care, designing healing-centered environments, implementing resilience-building strategies with children, partnering with mental health resources, and evaluating program policies through a trauma lens.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - ECE
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online

Designed to Serve BAS in Early Childhood Education
Active Date 20260408T14:59:10

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Trauma & Development - Neurobiological foundations and critical analysis of trauma’s impact on children
Trauma-Informed Environments - Designing equitable, healing-centered learning spaces
Resilience & Self-Regulation Strategies - Practical approaches to support children’s healing and growth
Community & Mental Health Partnerships - Collaborative support systems for children and families
Policy & Program Evaluation - Assessing practices and family engagement through a trauma-informed lens

Student Learning Outcomes
Critically analyze the impact of trauma on child development, learning, and behavior.

Apply principles of trauma-informed care to the design of equitable learning environments.

Implement specific, healing-centered strategies to promote resilience and support self-regulation in children.

Develop strategies to lead collaborative partnerships with community and mental health resources to support children and families.

Evaluate program-wide policies and family engagement strategies through a trauma-informed lens.