Online Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence and Evidence-Based Practice

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a common social problem that impacts individuals and families globally. Arizona State University’s online graduate certificate in domestic violence and evidence-based practice will provide you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to engage in domestic violence prevention and intervention across a range of professional settings.

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Quick facts

Next start date: 01/13/2025

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 15

Gain practical skills needed for working with survivors of domestic violence

In this certificate, you’ll study domestic violence advocacy, assessment and safety planning. You’ll also learn how to recognize multiple forms of abuse and prevent domestic violence through healthy relationship education. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into identifying culturally responsive interventions and providing services to survivors across a range of marginalized identities and life circumstances.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to:

Connect community partners to evidence-based interventions for domestic violence survivors.
Create real-world impact by delivering services to nonprofit or community-based organizations.
Develop and evaluate policy related to domestic violence prevention and intervention.
Engage with a professional network of domestic and sexual violence advocates.
Understand the barriers that marginalized groups face in accessing services and interventions.

What is evidence-based practice?

Evidence-based practice involves using research to draw conclusions, inform decisions and drive actions. This certificate develops your ability to critically examine research and interventions that impact domestic violence survivors. You’ll work with faculty who research domestic violence interventions to understand how research is conceptualized, implemented and disseminated.

Additionally, this program focuses on developing your knowledge related to existing evidence-based interventions for survivors of domestic violence. This includes app-based interventions like myPlan and the use of risk assessment instruments, such as the Danger Assessment.

Will my certificate say "online"?

No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Online domestic violence courses

In this certificate, you’ll complete coursework that provides a comprehensive overview of domestic violence and healthy relationships. You’ll also choose from elective courses taught by faculty in the Office of Gender-Based Violence. Additionally, you’ll have the option to complete a practicum for deeper learning and hands-on experience implementing healthy relationship strategies and domestic violence interventions.

Develop a skill set that complements a variety of jobs

Domestic violence is a widespread, global problem. Gaining foundational knowledge about domestic violence, advocacy and healthy relationships prepares you to excel across a range of careers in the helping professions. Career paths this certificate can support include, but aren’t limited to:

Learn from faculty who are dedicated to making a positive impact

The impressive faculty at the School of Social Work inspire the next generation of social workers through real-world solutions to intimate partner violence and related issues such as child welfare, gender-based violence, health and mental health disparities, human trafficking and homicide. Our faculty are among the most prolific social work researchers in the country and many of the texts used in social work programs across the country were written by faculty who teach in the school’s online social work programs. Our faculty includes:

7 Fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.
11 Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research.
5 Fulbright Scholars.

Learn from faculty who are dedicated to making a positive impact

7 Fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.
11 Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research.
5 Fulbright Scholars.

How to apply

Applicants to the graduate certificate in domestic violence and evidence-based practice must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.

Nationally recognized public service programs

The School of Social Work is a part of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions — a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.

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in social work research, according to the National Science Foundation, 2023.

Top 5

best online bachelor’s programs, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2024.

#1

in the U.S. for innovation, according to U.S. News & World Report, 9 years, 2016 – 2024.

#1

public university in the U.S. chosen by international students, according to the Institute of International Education, 2022.

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