Overview

The graduate certificate in Gender Violence Intervention from Virginia Commonwealth University provides specialized study in gender violence and can be earned on its own, or in conjunction with another graduate degree in the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs or the School of Social Work.

Student learning outcomes

Academic understanding

Students will have knowledge of common types of gender violence.

Students will have knowledge of theoretical perspectives of gender violence.

Students will have knowledge of gender violence policies.

Skills

Students will have the ability to demonstrate methods of applying concepts to problems, practice and policy.

Students will demonsrate professional behaviors and boundaries while working in GVI settings and with diverse populations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Methods

Theorizing Gender Violence

Internship

Principles of Non-profit Management

Interpersonal Violence in Clinical Social Work Practice

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 92 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a B.A. or B.S. degree are eligible for admission into the certificate programme.

Relevant course work or practical experience will be considered in evaluating admission and substitution of courses. No more than six hours of substitution or equivalency credit will be granted.

An overall GPA of 3.0 is required to receive the certificate, and no more than one grade of C may be earned in the certificate program curriculum.

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19950 USD / full

≈ 19950 USD / full
Out-of-State

19950 USD / full

≈ 19950 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18724 USD / full

≈ 18724 USD / full

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Student learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Financing

Funding

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