Domestic Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy, Certificate
Build advocacy skills through hands-on internships, practicums and service-based experiences. This undergraduate certificate places you in hands-on settings, where you apply what you learn and support the people who need it most in your community.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2026. The previous name was Domestic Violence and Evidence-based Practice.
Certificate description
Program description
The certificate program in domestic violence intervention and victim advocacy provides you with the experience and knowledge you need to intervene safely and effectively on behalf of the survivors of gender-based violence, a vulnerable group that helping professionals are likely to encounter in all areas of practice. Professionals who are knowledgeable about the dynamics of intimate partner violence are better equipped to assist those suffering its negative physical and mental health consequences.
Evidence-based care is crucial in domestic violence settings. You engage in service-based and classroom learning to understand the role of evidence-based interventions in promoting survivor safety and client empowerment.
When you complete the program, you'll be a verified advocate for victims of domestic violence in the state of Arizona.
Why earn a domestic violence intervention and victim advocacy undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Open to students from a wide range of academic disciplines, not only social work, this certificate meets you wherever your studies begin. You can also tap into the Survivor Link AmeriCorps program at ASU, which builds practical experience while opening doors to national service.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate requires 15 upper-division credit hours. Students will complete three credit hours of core coursework and 12 credit hours of elective courses. All courses must be passed with a grade of "B" or better. The comparable grade for an internship or practicum course is a "Y." Students need to allow at least one year to complete the certificate program. |
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SWU 416 Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention
During their first semester in the certificate, students enroll in SWU 416.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B
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B | 3 |
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SWU 412 Social Work Practicum I
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SWU 484 Internship
Enrollment in SWU 412 is restricted to students majoring in the Bachelor of Social Work. Non-majors should enroll in SWU 484.
SWU 414 Social Work Practicum II
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SWU 484 Internship
Enrollment in SWU 414 is restricted to students majoring in the Bachelor of Social Work. Non-majors should enroll in SWU 484. Other internship credit may be substituted with department approval. Please email survivorlink@asu.edu for additional information.
12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B
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B | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Apply knowledge of human behavior in the social environment when working with individuals, families and groups.
- Implement evidence-based interventions, safety planning and utilize an evidence-based safety decision aid (myPlan, a tool to enhance risk assessment).
Apply knowledge of human behavior in the social environment when working with individuals, families and groups.Enrollment requirements
All students pursuing the certificate must have 56 credit hours of coursework completed with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Here are the admission and application details
Paying for college
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.
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Careers this domestic violence intervention and victim advocacy undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates have the practical knowledge needed to support survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in a variety of community, nonprofit and human service settings. Their foundational advocacy and collaboration skills enable them to pursue entry-level or paraprofessional roles focused on safety, prevention and empowerment.
Career examples include:
- case management aide
- community outreach worker
- domestic violence or legal advocate
- domestic violence support group facilitator
- residential or crisis hotline advocate
- shelter case manager
- victim services assistant
- youth program assistant in a family violence prevention organization
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Social Work
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UCENT 800
social.work@asu.edu
602-496-0800
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