Domestic and Family Violence Specialist
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Availability: Marietta Campus
Program Purpose: The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist TCC is designed to prepare individuals to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies that work with Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment services. The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist is equipped with the skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to serve those involved and those impacted by domestic and family violence. The preparation for the domestic and family violence specialist will include developing introductory social work and case management skills, interviewing technique skills, group intervention skills, and multicultural sensitivity and human behavior and social environment awareness. This TCC will specifically focus on the exploration of domestic and family violence. The student will be prepared to assist the social worker in developing organizing, and conducting programs to resolve problems relevant to domestic violence prevention and treatment.
Program Length: A full time student who has successfully completed all general education courses with a C or better can complete the certificate in two semesters.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18 by the start of internship/practicum.
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Total Credit Hours: 21