www.domesticviolence.ucdenver.edu

Program on Domestic ViolenceEffecting Change, Ending Violence.

Reaching out to individuals across the nation,

the PDV offers degrees and certificates in an

online/on-campus format. Domestic violence

specific courses are provided in a series of 5

intensive class sessions held in Denver twice

each year over a two year period. All other

courses can be taken online or on campus.

Faculty and lecturers in the PDV are highly

regarded scholars, researchers and

practitioners in the field of interpersonal

violence bringing expertise in public and

non-profit management, criminal and social

justice, women’s studies, sociology and law.

Each intensive class features nationally

renowned speakers, conversations with

experienced practitioners, and in-depth

discussions with peers. Distinguished

presenters have included Jeffrey Edleson,

Olga Trujillo, Jacquelyn Campbell,

Evan Stark, Lundy Bancroft, and Barbara Hart.

For more information about the PDV,

or to begin the application process,

visit www.domesticviolence.ucdenver.edu.

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Barabara Paradiso, Director

Center and Program on Domestic Violence

Campus Box 142 | P.O. Box 173364

Denver, Colorado 80217-3364

Phone: 303-315-2736

Email: barbara.paradiso@ucdenver.edu

www.domesticviolence.ucdenver.edu

APPly now! Applications are now being accepted.

The Program on Domestic

Violence (PDV) exists to create

transformative leaders for today’s

domestic violence movement through

a broad array of academic offerings.

As the first graduate program of its kind

in the nation, the PDV meets the needs of

experienced advocates, recent college

graduates and others interested in gaining

the skills and knowledge necessary to guide

effective service and advocacy programs.

This program fulfills a nationally

recognized need to educate individuals

interested in a broad range of disciplines to

effectively respond to victims of interpersonal

violence and train them to be leaders in the

movement to end violence against women.

It interweaves learning in public policy,

organizational management, social justice

work, and interpersonal violence in a powerful

and dynamic way. Individuals in the PDV are

uniquely prepared to make a real difference—

to advocate for change and to be a critical link

to the well being and safety of victims.

Certificate in Domestic Violence Studies

The Certificate in Domestic Violence Studies gives individuals access to intensive studies in domestic violence, independent of a degree program. This 15 credit hour certificate is ideal for individuals who may already have attained a masters, are not interested in an advanced degree, or who are pursuing a graduate degree in a field they wish to augment with learning in inter-personal violence. Students in the Certificate program will deepen their knowledge, gain expertise and build their skills as advocates and professionals in the domestic violence field.

Certificate in Interpersonal Violence and Health Care (CIVHC)

This certificate program is designed to educate and train health care professionals and students from a broad range of health disciplines to effectively respond to victims of interpersonal violence. Developed in collaboration with local and national advisors representing schools of nursing, medicine and dentistry, this certificate produces knowledgeable health practitioners skilled in meeting the needs of patients experiencing inter-personal violence. The certificate is comprised of five courses (15 credit hours) administered through six brief intensive periods of study in Denver over two years.

Degree and Certificate Programs:

“This program has done so much for me. It has provided me with a

wellrounded dose of academia, social networking and a place to practice

skills, including group facilitation, debate, deliberation and negotiation.”

— N. Hofstadter, Kenosha, WI – Cohort X

Master of Public Administration

The Masters of Public Administration – Program on Domestic Violence (MPA-PDV) focuses on organizational management and public policy, helping service organizations integrate grassroots social justice work with good administrative practice. This degree (36 credit hours) prepares individuals to manage organizational operations, advocate for change in policy and law, and advance understanding of the factors that enable violence to continue.

Master of Criminal Justice

The Masters of Criminal Justice – Program on Domestic Violence (MCJ-PDV) provides an interdisciplinary perspective on crime, the formulations of laws and codes, the criminal legal system and their intersection with women and violence. The MCJ-PDV (36 credit hours) is ideal for individuals interested in strengthening their knowledge of the criminal legal system’s response to domestic violence, its policies and services.

The Cohort Model

Students are accepted into the Program on Domestic Violence (PDV) as a cohort, a group that takes courses in tandem and participates in organized events and activities featuring local practitioners and national experts. Cohort sessions explore practical applications to classroom knowledge and build a personal and professional network for students to rely on throughout their degree program and their careers.

“The PDV provides sound administrative approaches that

incorporate issues of sexism and racism as well as a depth

and diversity of information that directly relates to my work.”

— P. Garcia, Denver, CO - Cohort X