Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Bereavement (CTB)

"The morbidity resulting from bereavement contributes substantially to healthcare costs"(Kissane, 2000, 173:456).

Brochure
In addition to tuition and class fees, there is a $500 one time program fee.

Deadline April 1 for Summer Admission

Deadline November 1 for Spring Admission

How do I apply for the program?

Application Procedures

Application Form

Reference Form

Who should seek a CTB?

This is an interdisciplinary field appropriate for anyone with a baccalaureate degree who works with or plans to work with families experiencing traumatic loss.  This includes, but is not limited to, physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health providers, first responders, mortuary scientists, and others.

Can I still work while obtaining my CTB?

Yes, you can work as this is a part time certificate program tailored to meet the needs of working professionals and busy graduate students. You will take one or two classes per semester and most will complete the CTB within two years with 18 credit hours.

Can I obtain a CTB while in graduate school?

Yes. The CTB can be a wonderful addition to your educational studies. We anticipate a number of students will choose to obtain their CTB while seeking a Masters degree in various other disciplines.

What are the requirements to be accepted into the program?

A bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum undergraduate junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher. We will also require three letters of reference, a personal statement, and a curriculum vitae.

Do I need to be enrolled in the MSW program in order to obtain the CTB?

No, you do not need to be enrolled in the MSW program.

Why is this important?

Traumatic loss and grief can have devastating effects on both the individual and the community – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  From a strictly economic standpoint, the price tag for unresolved grief amounts to billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, lower job performance, and destructive coping (Ayers, et al., 2004), and the "hidden annual cost of grief in the workplace" related to grief after a loved one's death is estimated at $37.4 billion. In the case of premature or sudden and traumatic death, grief-stricken families are often overwhelmed by the enormity of the death of a loved one, and with little or no support from those around them all too easily may fall into a downward spiral of destructive coping behaviors (Kissane, 2000).  In sum, we hope to help educate our community to improve standards of care to the bereaved, increase understanding and support to the bereaved, and provide hope for the future.

What classes will I take to obtain the CTB?
Classes

Please contact Dr. Joanne Cacciatore at joanne.cacciatore@asu.edu or call 602 543 6659 for more information on how to apply.

Students have an option of combining their studies for CTB with pursuing an M.A. in Pastoral Care Ethics & Spirituality (PCES)

Arizona State University West offers an interdisciplinary M.A. Program in Applied Ethics and the Professions with a unique concentration on Pastoral Care Ethics and Spirituality. The program is admitting for the fall.

Flyer

http://newcollege.asu.edu/programs/app_ethics/index.shtml

http://www.lincolncenter.asu.edu/students_MADegree#pastoral
for more information, contact  PCES@asu.edu