Online Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Intervention & Victim Advocacy
Prepare for a career supporting survivors through evidence-based domestic violence intervention and victim advocacy. In Arizona State University’s online graduate certificate in domestic violence and evidence-based practice, you’ll learn skills to advocate for survivors, assess risk and apply trauma-informed intervention and prevention strategies across health care, social services, education, criminal justice and community organizations.
Quick facts
Next start date: 10/14/2026
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 15
This program is also available in-person.
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Gain practical skills and complete ASU’s domestic violence certificate online
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 and victim advocacy courses
Coursework provides a comprehensive overview of domestic violence, healthy relationships and survivor advocacy. You’ll choose from elective courses taught by faculty in the Office of Gender-Based Violence. These give you options to explore topics aligned with your professional interests and career goals, such as intimate partner violence, teen dating and gender-based violence. Additionally, you can complete an optional practicum for deeper learning and hands-on experience implementing healthy relationship strategies and domestic violence interventions. Placement for this practicum is overseen by faculty and completed over a full semester, and credits earned may be applied toward internship requirements.
Apply domestic violence intervention skills across helping professions
This victim advocacy certificate can help you build specialized knowledge in domestic violence intervention, survivor advocacy and trauma-informed support services that complement a variety of helping professions. The program is designed for those pursuing victim advocacy careers and for working professionals seeking to strengthen their skills applicable to diverse settings and fields such as social work, health care, education, nonprofit organizations, law and criminal justice. 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
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
How to apply
Applicants to the graduate certificate in domestic violence intervention and victim advocacy 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.
#11
in social work research, according to the National Science Foundation, 2023
Top 10
best online bachelor’s programs, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#1
in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
#1
public university in the U.S. chosen by international students, according to the Institute of International Education, 2022
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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