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Certificate in Conflict Resolution (CR)

Purpose

This certificate was developed to prepare a variety of professionals to become more competent in conflict resolution skills. Conflict is inevitable in society, government, and business and employers are increasingly seeking individuals with skills in negotiation and conflict resolution. The Conflict Resolution (CR) certificate will educate individuals to respond to conflict and provide collaborative problem-solving services which can produce sustainable, expansive, and just outcomes. This certificate is open to all students, regardless of major. Students already enrolled in a degree-granting program should seek guidance from their Academic Advisor or Certificate Coordinator to see how these credits correlate with their chosen major. Students must complete the Undergraduate Certificate Program form so that the certificate will appear on their transcript.

Note: Students are held to all prerequisite requirements; some students may require more than 5 courses to complete this certificate.

Curriculum

Certificate Prerequisites:

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Course Requirements: (9 credits)

Introduction to Conflict Management

Mediation Skills

Dimensions of Organizational Conflict

Restorative Justice

Electives (6 credits)

Two electives are also required to earn the Conflict Resolution Certificate. Approved courses are listed below. Students may be able to substitute courses from their degree program, depending on their major. Please check with the Certificate Coordinator.

Select two courses from the following:

Psychology

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Group Dynamics

Wellness in the Workplace

Topics in PSY: Psychology of Leadership

Crisis Intervention

Bullying

Domestic Violence

Internship in Behavioral Science (Psychology Majors)

Organizational Behavior, Change, and Development

Internship in Organizational Dynamics

Behavioral Science

Marriage and the Family

Ethnic Groups and Minorities

Step-Parenting & Blended Families

Internship in Behavioral Science (Behavioral Science majors)

Criminal Justice

Domestic Violence

Victims of Crime

Internship in Criminal Justice

Human Resource Management

Internship in Business Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Total credits for the CR certificate: 15

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.