ECE 550 - Trauma and Restorative Justice

4 credits
Examines the NEAR science model (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACE’s and Resiliency) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of trauma on children. The course explores two major approaches in response to trauma in the schools, trauma-informed care and restorative justice. Learners assess the benefits and challenges of implementing major interventions on a large scale and work to develop the practical skills needed to influence school culture in response to trauma. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to MSEd majors. Students from other programs may enroll with instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only.